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WL16 KXH

2016 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,719 mi
Last recorded32,719 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL16 KXH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 32,719 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 32,719 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 29,397 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 29,397 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 27,027 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 24,967 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 24,759 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 22,701 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 20,173 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 17,105 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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WL16 KXH 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 WL16 KXH, 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 WL16 KXH?

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What year was WL16 KXH registered?

WL16 KXH is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 August 2016.

Is WL16 KXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL16 KXH shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WL16 KXH have outstanding finance?

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