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AP16 XME

2016 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,331 mi
Last recorded35,331 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 XME
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 35,331 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 29,228 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 29,228 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 21,965 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread pattern of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 21,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread pattern of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread pattern of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 13,814 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 13,814 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade rubber ripped (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 9,935 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 8,206 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 XME is a 2016 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XME, 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 XME registered?

AP16 XME is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 August 2016.

Is AP16 XME safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP16 XME shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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