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WN16 HVO

2016 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,543 mi
Last recorded86,543 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN16 HVO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 86,543 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 79,443 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 66,689 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 66,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 51,174 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 41,935 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 34,034 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 34,034 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper torn 16" standard blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper torn 22" standard blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 26,954 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test satnav holder and air fresheners in drivers field of vision ()

Fail 4 Mar 2020 26,954 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test satnav holder and air fresheners in drivers field of vision ()

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre rotation incorrect (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 19,959 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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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WN16 HVO is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Black 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 WN16 HVO, 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 WN16 HVO registered?

WN16 HVO is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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