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YH16 OXV

2016 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,566 mi
Last recorded45,566 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH16 OXV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 45,566 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 42,760 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 38,980 miles

Central Front Dashcam fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 38,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Disc lipped change with pads (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Disc lipped change with pads (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Dashcam fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Sound like inner pad metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Sound like inner pad metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 35,022 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 30,031 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 27,489 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nearing limits and nail present

both front tyres cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2020 25,031 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 19,542 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nail present

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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YH16 OXV is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,248cc 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 YH16 OXV, 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 YH16 OXV registered?

YH16 OXV is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is YH16 OXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH16 OXV 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.

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