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WM16 FRK

2016 Kia Picanto

Pink Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,740 mi
Last recorded95,740 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM16 FRK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 95,740 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2026 95,740 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement parking brake lever at caliper restricted movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 91,185 miles

Front Clutch pedal appears slow to return, Also has a clutch burning smell

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

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn iner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 83,491 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 83,491 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement parking brake lever (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 76,633 miles

Front wipers streaking

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 Oct 2023 76,633 miles

Front wipers streaking

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 60,042 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 43,972 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 27,689 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 15,802 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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WM16 FRK is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Pink with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WM16 FRK, 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 WM16 FRK registered?

WM16 FRK is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 May 2016.

Is WM16 FRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM16 FRK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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