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AU16 XVL

2016 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

35,756 mi
Last recorded35,756 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 XVL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 35,756 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 34,755 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 34,755 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working Kept pulling switch then started to work ,fluidsmells requires replacement (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 33,623 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 33,623 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 32,416 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 31,106 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 31,105 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Scraping on wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Perishing and requires replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 30,360 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 29,389 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 28,536 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 XVL is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc 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 XVL, 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 AU16 XVL registered?

AU16 XVL is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is AU16 XVL safe to buy?

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