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WM16 LJF

2016 Kia Picanto

Pink Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,308 mi
Last recorded46,308 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM16 LJF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2026 46,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 45,078 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 44,359 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 42,828 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 40,075 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 37,271 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 32,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 28,925 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 LJF is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Pink with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LJF, 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

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What year was WM16 LJF registered?

WM16 LJF is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is WM16 LJF safe to buy?

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Does WM16 LJF have outstanding finance?

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