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X25 XJO

2016 Kia Picanto

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

76,415 mi
Last recorded76,415 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX25 XJO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 76,415 miles
Pass 26 May 2026 75,732 miles
Fail 23 May 2026 75,687 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2026 69,252 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 69,252 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Apr 2026 69,240 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to back box leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2025 62,374 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 61,195 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 55,823 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 49,115 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 47,161 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 49,374 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 43,932 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 43,340 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 43,340 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 41,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 39,847 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 39,844 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Central Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2020 27,121 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 39,532 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 39,532 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 18,092 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 38,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 37,610 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 35,246 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 31,398 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 26,090 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 22,736 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 22,736 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Jan 2013 18,526 miles

exhaust front pipe support bracket corroded & loose (exhaust still supported)

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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X25 XJO is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 X25 XJO, 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 X25 XJO registered?

X25 XJO is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2016.

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