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WR66 FTJ

2016 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,185 mi
Last recorded11,185 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR66 FTJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 11,185 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 10,607 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 10,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2024 9,405 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 9,280 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Oct 2023 9,280 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp does not face the rear (4.6.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Oct 2022 9,112 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 8,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 8,238 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 7,283 miles

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

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

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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WR66 FTJ is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Red 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 WR66 FTJ, 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 WR66 FTJ registered?

WR66 FTJ is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 October 2016.

Is WR66 FTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR66 FTJ 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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