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YH16 TGF

2016 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,090 mi
Last recorded55,090 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH16 TGF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 55,090 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 53,057 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 53,057 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 50,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 45,565 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 37,370 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 37,370 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 26,503 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 16,672 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 16,671 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 9,859 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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YH16 TGF is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YH16 TGF, 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 TGF registered?

YH16 TGF is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 April 2016.

Is YH16 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH16 TGF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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