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WG16 ZKP

2016 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,149 mi
Last recorded93,149 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG16 ZKP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 93,149 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 88,366 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 84,558 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS + OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS + OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 78,552 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn but not seriously (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 78,552 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn but not seriously (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both windscreen wipers & rear wiper is also defective (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 68,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple small splits around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 57,820 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 48,256 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 38,022 miles

stone chip to windscreen

Fail 24 Sep 2019 38,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

stone chip 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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WG16 ZKP is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Red 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 WG16 ZKP, 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 WG16 ZKP registered?

WG16 ZKP is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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