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WM16 HFF

2016 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,419 mi
Last recorded36,419 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM16 HFF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 36,419 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 36,390 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 33,348 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 29,864 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

all tyres slightly cracked /perished

Pass 3 Nov 2022 27,452 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 27,449 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 25,218 miles

Rear rear discs corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2020 23,068 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 21,432 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish (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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WM16 HFF is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HFF, 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 HFF registered?

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

Is WM16 HFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM16 HFF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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