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YL16 DZJ

2016 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,840 mi
Last recorded42,840 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 DZJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 42,840 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 40,126 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Sep 2024 40,126 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Aug 2023 36,507 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 28,232 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 22,975 miles

Both front tyres perished and cracked especially in treads

tyre pressure monitoring system lamp lit

Pass 11 Aug 2020 21,478 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 18,972 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 18,972 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (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
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YL16 DZJ is a 2016 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YL16 DZJ, 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 YL16 DZJ?

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What year was YL16 DZJ registered?

YL16 DZJ is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is YL16 DZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL16 DZJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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