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YG16 DNB

2016 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,713 mi
Last recorded60,713 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 DNB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 60,713 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Jan 2025 60,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Jan 2024 57,574 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 55,856 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 50,788 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres nearing limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 48,040 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 48,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60r14h (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

tpms light on.

Pass 29 Jul 2019 40,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & wear to edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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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YG16 DNB is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 YG16 DNB, 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 YG16 DNB registered?

YG16 DNB is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 August 2016.

Is YG16 DNB safe to buy?

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