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WR16 XPC

2016 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,921 mi
Last recorded39,921 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR16 XPC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 39,921 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

tpms lamp indicates low tyre pressure

Pass 17 Mar 2025 39,687 miles

Nearside daytime running lamp not working

tpms lamp indicates low tyre pressure

Pass 13 Mar 2024 39,072 miles

tpms lamp indicates low tyre pressure

Fail 13 Mar 2024 39,072 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

tpms lamp indicates low tyre pressure

Pass 13 Mar 2023 38,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 36,806 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 28,416 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test L plate removed from windscrean blocking instructers view to the road ahead (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 21,851 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 16,715 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2019 16,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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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WR16 XPC is a 2016 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WR16 XPC, 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 WR16 XPC registered?

WR16 XPC is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is WR16 XPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR16 XPC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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