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WA16 CVV

2016 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,227 mi
Last recorded45,227 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA16 CVV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 45,227 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

TPMS Light on

Fail 12 Nov 2025 45,227 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

TPMS Light on

Pass 18 Nov 2024 31,184 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 24,440 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 22,688 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 20,603 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 18,560 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 18,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested caliper leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2019 17,393 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 15,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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WA16 CVV is a 2016 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc 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 WA16 CVV, 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 WA16 CVV registered?

WA16 CVV is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is WA16 CVV safe to buy?

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