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YH66 SOC

2016 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,428 mi
Last recorded44,428 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH66 SOC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 44,428 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 42,381 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 40,181 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracked in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 40,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracked in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 36,506 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 31,235 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Aug 2020 25,779 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 21,024 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front 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))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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YH66 SOC is a 2016 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YH66 SOC, 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 YH66 SOC registered?

YH66 SOC is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 November 2016.

Is YH66 SOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH66 SOC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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