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WU66 HOJ

2016 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,941 mi
Last recorded40,941 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU66 HOJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 40,941 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 36,598 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 31,678 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 27,231 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 22,434 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 19,191 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 15,263 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Sep 2019 15,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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WU66 HOJ is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 WU66 HOJ, 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 WU66 HOJ?

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What year was WU66 HOJ registered?

WU66 HOJ is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 September 2016.

Is WU66 HOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU66 HOJ 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 WU66 HOJ have outstanding finance?

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