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WO16 GPU

2016 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,129 mi
Last recorded22,129 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO16 GPU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 22,129 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 22,113 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 13,784 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 13,780 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 11,364 miles

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 9 Aug 2023 4,104 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 3,583 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 3,048 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 2,468 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 2,070 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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WO16 GPU is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WO16 GPU, 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 WO16 GPU registered?

WO16 GPU is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 August 2016.

Is WO16 GPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WO16 GPU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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