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WR66 XGS

2016 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,354 mi
Last recorded52,354 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR66 XGS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 52,354 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Oct 2024 43,759 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 37,854 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 30,383 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 23,356 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 23,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 18,695 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 15,626 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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WR66 XGS is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WR66 XGS, 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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How do I check the history of WR66 XGS?

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What year was WR66 XGS registered?

WR66 XGS is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 November 2016.

Is WR66 XGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR66 XGS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WR66 XGS have outstanding finance?

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