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WP16 VKG

2016 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,912 mi
Last recorded72,912 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP16 VKG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 72,912 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 68,238 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2025 68,236 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))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 62,162 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2024 62,162 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 54,117 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 48,549 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 48,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2021 44,221 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 44,220 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation Handbrake Cable (1.1.15 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel Calliper Seized (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2020 39,973 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 32,602 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 VKG is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WP16 VKG, 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 VKG registered?

WP16 VKG is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is WP16 VKG safe to buy?

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