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AP16 XJX

2016 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,960 mi
Last recorded104,960 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 XJX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 104,960 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 104,960 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 91,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a cut on the side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 76,333 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 63,350 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 47,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 47,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 34,579 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 24,229 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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AP16 XJX is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 28,485 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP16 XJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this Kia Picanto is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AP16 XJX registered?

AP16 XJX is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 August 2016.

Is AP16 XJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP16 XJX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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