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WP16 TZC

2016 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

30,350 mi
Last recorded30,350 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP16 TZC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 30,350 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 22,552 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 14,833 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 13,917 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 12,562 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 12,373 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 12,184 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 12,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 11,657 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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WP16 TZC 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 TZC, 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

How do I check the history of WP16 TZC?

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What year was WP16 TZC registered?

WP16 TZC is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 June 2016.

Is WP16 TZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP16 TZC 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.

Does WP16 TZC have outstanding finance?

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