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WN16 HVT

2016 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,043 mi
Last recorded88,043 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN16 HVT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 88,043 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 74,951 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 60,481 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 60,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 45,630 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 33,357 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 24,136 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 16,356 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 5,502 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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WN16 HVT is a 2016 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WN16 HVT, 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 WN16 HVT registered?

WN16 HVT is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is WN16 HVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN16 HVT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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