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WV16 NMY

2016 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,586 mi
Last recorded53,586 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV16 NMY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 53,586 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 51,543 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 49,442 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Fail 4 Apr 2024 49,437 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 5 Apr 2023 42,085 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 36,487 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 31,644 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 26,363 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 17,073 miles

Nearside 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 NMY is a 2016 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WV16 NMY, 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 WV16 NMY registered?

WV16 NMY is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is WV16 NMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV16 NMY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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