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WN16 HWO

2016 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,731 mi
Last recorded74,731 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN16 HWO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 74,731 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

tpms light on dash

Pass 29 May 2025 70,564 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

knocking from steering is internal in the steering rack

tpms light on dash

Fail 28 May 2025 70,564 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

knocking from steering is internal in the steering rack

tpms light on dash

Pass 25 May 2024 63,458 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 53,699 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 53,692 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2022 47,101 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 39,386 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 33,264 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 24,431 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 HWO is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HWO, 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 HWO registered?

WN16 HWO is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 June 2016.

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