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YH66 UOW

2016 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,390 mi
Last recorded27,390 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH66 UOW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 27,390 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 23,812 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 19,857 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 16,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 13,779 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 11,416 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 11,416 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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 UOW is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UOW, 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

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What year was YH66 UOW registered?

YH66 UOW is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 September 2016.

Is YH66 UOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH66 UOW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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