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WV16 KLZ

2016 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,420 mi
Last recorded53,420 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV16 KLZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 53,420 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 53,418 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 45,926 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Feb 2024 38,013 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Feb 2024 38,013 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Feb 2023 30,864 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 24,842 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer sill damage

Pass 9 Feb 2021 20,696 miles

Both rear tyres badly perished

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 18,868 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Feb 2019 13,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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 KLZ is a 2016 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,248cc 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 KLZ, 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 KLZ registered?

WV16 KLZ is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 March 2016.

Is WV16 KLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV16 KLZ 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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