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WR66 XGW

2016 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,405 mi
Last recorded36,405 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR66 XGW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 36,405 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 34,551 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc faces slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 31,161 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 29,296 miles

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Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 26,759 miles

heavy perishing on outer edges of both rear tyres. n/s/r tyre on 2.7mm.

Fail 4 Apr 2022 26,759 miles

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

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

heavy perishing on outer edges of both rear tyres. n/s/r tyre on 2.7mm.

Pass 6 Nov 2020 22,191 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 22,191 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 22,191 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 19,590 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 XGW is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Black 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 WR66 XGW, 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 WR66 XGW registered?

WR66 XGW is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 November 2016.

Is WR66 XGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR66 XGW 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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