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WP16 VKU

2016 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,399 mi
Last recorded57,399 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP16 VKU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 57,399 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 53,113 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 48,424 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 48,424 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 42,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 42,896 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 38,357 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 38,353 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 33,058 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 29,070 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 May 2019 20,947 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 VKU is a 2016 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VKU, 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

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What year was WP16 VKU registered?

WP16 VKU is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 May 2016.

Is WP16 VKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP16 VKU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WP16 VKU have outstanding finance?

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