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WU65 WTT

2016 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,744 mi
Last recorded57,744 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU65 WTT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 57,744 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion front to rears & rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 57,744 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion front to rears & rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 52,185 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 47,355 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 45,014 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 38,725 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 33,762 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 33,762 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick at 1mm thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick at 0mm thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively has just been contacted by brake pad backing on passenger side rear, also lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

significant noise on brakes on application in roller brake tester.

Pass 6 Jan 2020 26,709 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 22,177 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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WU65 WTT 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 WU65 WTT, 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 WU65 WTT registered?

WU65 WTT is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 February 2016.

Is WU65 WTT safe to buy?

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