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WH16 NLC

2016 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,979 mi
Last recorded31,979 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH16 NLC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2025 31,979 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 27,531 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 23,929 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 21,441 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 19,341 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 17,834 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 14,055 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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WH16 NLC is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 WH16 NLC, 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 WH16 NLC?

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What year was WH16 NLC registered?

WH16 NLC is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is WH16 NLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WH16 NLC shows 7 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 WH16 NLC have outstanding finance?

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