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YA16 YXB

2016 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,907 mi
Last recorded54,907 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA16 YXB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2026 54,907 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 40,366 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 30,540 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 30,395 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 27,457 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 25,433 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 24,478 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 22,215 miles

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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 YXB is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YXB, 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 YA16 YXB registered?

YA16 YXB is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 June 2016.

Is YA16 YXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA16 YXB shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YA16 YXB have outstanding finance?

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