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WP65 JKZ

2016 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,482 mi
Last recorded63,482 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP65 JKZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 63,482 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 62,186 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 62,186 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 60,093 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 58,031 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 48,977 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres bald on edges, nearly to cords, advise replacement as soon as possible - 165 60 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 40,632 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 165/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure light on dash

Pass 21 Dec 2020 30,804 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 22,120 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 11,975 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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WP65 JKZ is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WP65 JKZ, 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 WP65 JKZ registered?

WP65 JKZ is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 January 2016.

Is WP65 JKZ safe to buy?

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