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YG16 ZBC

2016 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

27,542 mi
Last recorded27,542 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 ZBC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 27,542 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 27,542 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 22,956 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 17,993 miles

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

surface corrosion to underside steering, suspension and brake components

Fail 17 Apr 2024 17,980 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

surface corrosion to underside steering, suspension and brake components

Pass 18 Apr 2023 13,286 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to underside steering, suspension and brake components

Pass 18 Mar 2022 8,069 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 8,069 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 6,822 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 6,822 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 5,223 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Mar 2020 5,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Mar 2019 3,633 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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YG16 ZBC is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 ZBC, 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 YG16 ZBC registered?

YG16 ZBC is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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The MOT history for YG16 ZBC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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