CarVerify

Free Car Check

YH66 FJO

2016 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,157 mi
Last recorded49,157 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH66 FJO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2026 49,157 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 41,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 38,725 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 34,666 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 29,284 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 25,729 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 25,729 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 19,882 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 13,804 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 13,804 miles

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
Full Kia Picanto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YH66 FJO is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YH66 FJO, 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 YH66 FJO?

You can check the full history of YH66 FJO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YH66 FJO registered?

YH66 FJO is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 September 2016.

Is YH66 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH66 FJO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YH66 FJO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YH66 FJO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.