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YG66 LZJ

2016 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,695 mi
Last recorded33,695 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG66 LZJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 33,695 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 30,459 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 27,397 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 23,832 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 23,832 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 21,153 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 18,149 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 14,336 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 10,438 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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YG66 LZJ is a 2016 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YG66 LZJ, 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 YG66 LZJ?

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What year was YG66 LZJ registered?

YG66 LZJ is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 September 2016.

Is YG66 LZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG66 LZJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YG66 LZJ have outstanding finance?

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