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AP65 FYA

2016 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,625 mi
Last recorded62,625 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP65 FYA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 62,625 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60 r14 75H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 58,157 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 53,590 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 48,715 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 46,419 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 43,238 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 40,929 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 35,514 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 35,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not 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 FYA is a 2016 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FYA, 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 AP65 FYA registered?

AP65 FYA is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 February 2016.

Is AP65 FYA safe to buy?

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