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YF16 FPU

2016 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,352 mi
Last recorded74,352 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF16 FPU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 74,352 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 74,352 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 60,652 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 44,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 28,119 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 13,853 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 12,810 miles

front tyres badly cracked

rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2019 10,133 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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YF16 FPU 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 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 YF16 FPU, 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 YF16 FPU registered?

YF16 FPU is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 May 2016.

Is YF16 FPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF16 FPU 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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