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YK16 EMP

2016 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,816 mi
Last recorded86,816 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 EMP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 19 Dec 2025 86,816 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 85,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 83,558 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 81,697 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 79,531 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 77,583 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 69,035 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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YK16 EMP is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YK16 EMP, 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 YK16 EMP registered?

YK16 EMP is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 July 2016.

Is YK16 EMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK16 EMP shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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