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WM16 ULA

2016 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,071 mi
Last recorded34,071 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM16 ULA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2026 34,071 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 30,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 26,589 miles

rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 26 Jun 2023 23,442 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 19,971 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread milky appearance (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 17,219 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 15,338 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 13,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has 3mm of tread

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (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 ULA is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Red 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 ULA, 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 ULA registered?

WM16 ULA is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 July 2016.

Is WM16 ULA safe to buy?

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