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WP16 LWH

2016 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,072 mi
Last recorded65,072 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP16 LWH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 65,072 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2025 60,540 miles

Rear both rear wheels slight bind

TPMS light on

Pass 18 May 2024 48,425 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023 42,442 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 35,089 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Aug 2021 29,201 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 23,756 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 18,434 miles

Nearside Front seat belt twisted

Rear washer impractical trajectory

Fail 22 Aug 2019 18,434 miles

Nearside Front seat belt twisted

Rear washer impractical trajectory

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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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WP16 LWH 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 WP16 LWH, 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 WP16 LWH registered?

WP16 LWH is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 August 2016.

Is WP16 LWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP16 LWH 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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