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AU16 PKC

2016 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,737 mi
Last recorded21,737 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 PKC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 21,737 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 20,357 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 20,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 18,569 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 18,568 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached mounting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2023 14,773 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 13,322 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 13,322 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 11,955 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 10,977 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 9,777 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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AU16 PKC is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AU16 PKC, 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

How do I check the history of AU16 PKC?

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What year was AU16 PKC registered?

AU16 PKC is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is AU16 PKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU16 PKC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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