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WV16 NPC

2016 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,891 mi
Last recorded51,891 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV16 NPC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 51,891 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 49,393 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 2 Apr 2025 49,393 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear wiper blade split

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 45,036 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 40,818 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 34,176 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 29,137 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 26,606 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 24,002 miles

Nearside Rear 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 NPC 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 NPC, 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 WV16 NPC?

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What year was WV16 NPC registered?

WV16 NPC is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 April 2016.

Is WV16 NPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV16 NPC 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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