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WR16 XRH

2016 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,941 mi
Last recorded28,941 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR16 XRH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 28,941 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 28,673 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 28,673 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 27,099 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 25,101 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 23,732 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 22,242 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

noise from steering wheel area

tpms light on

Pass 28 Sep 2020 20,215 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 15,918 miles

Front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside mirror outer casing missing

Fail 26 Apr 2019 15,918 miles

Front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside mirror outer casing missing

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 XRH is a 2016 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,248cc 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 XRH, 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 WR16 XRH registered?

WR16 XRH is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is WR16 XRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR16 XRH 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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