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YL16 PUX

2016 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,350 mi
Last recorded66,350 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 PUX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 66,350 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 59,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 59,869 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 59,499 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 59,495 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 50,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 50,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 43,571 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 43,569 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 38,306 miles

all brake discs worn and lipped

nearside front wheel tight to turn

Pass 27 Aug 2019 24,751 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 PUX is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PUX, 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 PUX registered?

YL16 PUX is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 June 2016.

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The MOT history for YL16 PUX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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