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WM16 HFJ

2016 Kia Picanto

Pink Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,100 mi
Last recorded83,100 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM16 HFJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 83,100 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2025 74,845 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 74,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 65,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 57,041 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 49,153 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 38,823 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 32,255 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 HFJ is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Pink with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WM16 HFJ, 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 HFJ registered?

WM16 HFJ is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 June 2016.

Is WM16 HFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM16 HFJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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