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WV66 WLU

2016 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,720 mi
Last recorded59,720 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV66 WLU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 59,720 miles

Offside Front Day time running light not working

Pass 19 Aug 2025 49,918 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 49,917 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low /*-/*-ADJUSTED-*\-*\ (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low /*-/*-ADJUSTED-*\-*\ (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 40,101 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 30,901 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 30,900 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 22,964 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 22,230 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm worn edges advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 17,110 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 11,768 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 11,760 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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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WV66 WLU is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WV66 WLU, 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 WV66 WLU registered?

WV66 WLU is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 September 2016.

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The MOT history for WV66 WLU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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