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YD16 JRO

2016 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,225 mi
Last recorded53,225 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD16 JRO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 53,225 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 53,223 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2025 46,288 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 41,536 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 34,456 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 27,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 22,702 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 19,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2020 19,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 14,927 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 14,927 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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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YD16 JRO is a 2016 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YD16 JRO, 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 YD16 JRO registered?

YD16 JRO is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 March 2016.

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The MOT history for YD16 JRO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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