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YG66 VKN

2016 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,338 mi
Last recorded27,338 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG66 VKN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 27,338 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Fronts & Both Rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rears Of Front To Rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 24,731 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Fronts & Both Rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rears Of Front To Rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 23,468 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts & both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 22,257 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Fronts And Both Rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Of Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 19,810 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 16 Sep 2020 17,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 17,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 15,090 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 15,090 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (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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YG66 VKN is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YG66 VKN, 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 YG66 VKN registered?

YG66 VKN is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is YG66 VKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG66 VKN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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