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AP65 FXJ

2016 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,531 mi
Last recorded43,531 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP65 FXJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 43,531 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 41,431 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 39,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 36,916 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 34,604 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 31,416 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 28,776 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 28,774 miles

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

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

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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AP65 FXJ is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP65 FXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP65 FXJ registered?

AP65 FXJ is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is AP65 FXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP65 FXJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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