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YC66 MVU

2016 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,321 mi
Last recorded20,321 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC66 MVU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2025 20,321 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 18,390 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 18,386 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 16,101 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 13,780 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 12,566 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 10,874 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 8,726 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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YC66 MVU is a 2016 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC66 MVU, 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

How do I check the history of YC66 MVU?

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What year was YC66 MVU registered?

YC66 MVU is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 December 2016.

Is YC66 MVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC66 MVU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC66 MVU have outstanding finance?

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