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YL16 KPU

2016 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,347 mi
Last recorded42,347 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 KPU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 42,347 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears at calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 42,345 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint, on limt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears at calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 36,674 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 36,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 30,988 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 24,521 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 20,013 miles

Offside Front wiper rubber splitting

Pass 21 Apr 2021 16,349 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 15,331 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 12,175 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 KPU is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KPU, 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 YL16 KPU registered?

YL16 KPU is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 June 2016.

Is YL16 KPU safe to buy?

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