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YB66 AUP

2016 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,580 mi
Last recorded147,580 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB66 AUP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 147,580 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 138,153 miles

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not illuminating

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175 50 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 129,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slight fraying of webbing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inside tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 129,264 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items hanging from interior mirror ()

Nearside Front Daytime running light inop

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slight fraying of webbing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inside tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Both O/S and N/S rear brakes binding slightly requires attention

Pass 8 Nov 2022 122,220 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 15 Nov 2021 116,619 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 104,229 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 104,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 77,928 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 77,928 miles

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

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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YB66 AUP is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YB66 AUP, 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 YB66 AUP registered?

YB66 AUP is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 November 2016.

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