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WG16 YCZ

2016 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,299 mi
Last recorded29,299 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG16 YCZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2026 29,299 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

all brake hose ferrules covered in grease

front sub frame painted in underseal

rear axle painted in underseal

Pass 29 Aug 2025 27,820 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 27,679 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 26,644 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 25,192 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 23,640 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 21,887 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 19,600 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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WG16 YCZ is a 2016 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WG16 YCZ, 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 WG16 YCZ?

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What year was WG16 YCZ registered?

WG16 YCZ is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 May 2016.

Is WG16 YCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG16 YCZ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WG16 YCZ have outstanding finance?

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