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WV16 FWU

2016 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,919 mi
Last recorded65,919 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV16 FWU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 65,919 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 62,708 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incorrectly seated

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 62,708 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front coil spring incorrectly seated

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 56,924 miles

Offside Front coil spring incorrectly seated

Pass 1 Sep 2023 52,469 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 47,602 miles

grease on n/s outer cv gaiter

Fail 23 Aug 2022 47,602 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

grease on n/s outer cv gaiter

Pass 10 Sep 2021 41,974 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 36,913 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 32,911 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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WV16 FWU is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Yellow 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 WV16 FWU, 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 WV16 FWU registered?

WV16 FWU is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is WV16 FWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV16 FWU 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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