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WL66 AXJ

2016 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,720 mi
Last recorded67,720 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL66 AXJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 67,720 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2026 67,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Through excessive deterioration (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Through excessive deterioration (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 60,264 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 52,528 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 45,132 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 38,870 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 35,982 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 28,195 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 22,377 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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WL66 AXJ is a 2016 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WL66 AXJ, 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 WL66 AXJ registered?

WL66 AXJ is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 December 2016.

Is WL66 AXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL66 AXJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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