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YA16 FHC

2016 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,995 mi
Last recorded17,995 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA16 FHC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 17,995 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2025 13,904 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 13,904 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken wrapped around top mount which will need replacing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 7,159 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 3,252 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 3,203 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 2,811 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 2,248 miles

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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YA16 FHC is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YA16 FHC, 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 YA16 FHC registered?

YA16 FHC is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 July 2016.

Is YA16 FHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA16 FHC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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