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WP16 VKN

2016 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,227 mi
Last recorded57,227 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP16 VKN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 57,227 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 54,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2.mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 51,029 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

unable to check thickness of rear pads accurately with wheels on.

Fail 2 Aug 2024 51,029 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

unable to check thickness of rear pads accurately with wheels on.

Pass 25 Jul 2023 47,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close too excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates underinflated tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2022 43,557 miles

tpms light on. n/s/f tyre 2.8mm.

Pass 29 Jul 2021 41,873 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 40,920 miles

both rear tyre treads getting slightly low in places

tpms light on

Pass 28 May 2019 39,526 miles

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

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 VKN 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 VKN, 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 VKN registered?

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

Is WP16 VKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP16 VKN 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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