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AU16 ORO

2016 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,431 mi
Last recorded126,431 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 ORO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 126,431 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 126,431 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 116,994 miles

Battery secured with cable ties

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material End of O/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped N/S and O/S and center (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 104,457 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material End of O/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cuts and cuts with stones imbedded (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped N/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 92,192 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped N/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 92,191 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped N/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 78,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge, small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped on N/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 62,280 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 44,202 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 27,129 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight damage to windscreen

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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AU16 ORO is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU16 ORO, 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 AU16 ORO registered?

AU16 ORO is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is AU16 ORO safe to buy?

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