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WR65 ZKU

2016 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,395 mi
Last recorded48,395 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR65 ZKU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 48,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 38,089 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 31,116 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 27,199 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 27,199 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 23,504 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 21,412 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 19,267 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 13,260 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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WR65 ZKU is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Black 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 WR65 ZKU, 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 WR65 ZKU?

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What year was WR65 ZKU registered?

WR65 ZKU is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 January 2016.

Is WR65 ZKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR65 ZKU 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 WR65 ZKU have outstanding finance?

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