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YL16 FGD

2016 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,261 mi
Last recorded16,261 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 FGD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 16,261 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 16,248 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 15,135 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 13,645 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 12,100 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 10,149 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 9,496 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 7,357 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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YL16 FGD is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc 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 YL16 FGD, 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 FGD?

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What year was YL16 FGD registered?

YL16 FGD is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 July 2016.

Is YL16 FGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL16 FGD 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.

Does YL16 FGD have outstanding finance?

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