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WR16 HGJ

2016 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,548 mi
Last recorded51,548 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR16 HGJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 51,548 miles

advise front skirt damage

Pass 2 Apr 2025 42,515 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 34,294 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 27,675 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Apr 2022 23,691 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 20,575 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 17,452 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 11,874 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Mar 2019 11,874 miles

Central Front Upper Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction mirror ornaments blocking a clear view of the road ahead from the drivers position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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WR16 HGJ is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Red 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 WR16 HGJ, 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 WR16 HGJ?

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What year was WR16 HGJ registered?

WR16 HGJ is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is WR16 HGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR16 HGJ 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 WR16 HGJ have outstanding finance?

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