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YL16 ZKE

2016 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,365 mi
Last recorded28,365 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 19 Dec 2025 28,365 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 25,670 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 23,891 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 20,376 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 17,976 miles

both front tyres started to crack

Pass 5 Jan 2021 16,332 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 13,418 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 ZKE is a 2016 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,248cc 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 YL16 ZKE, 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 YL16 ZKE registered?

YL16 ZKE is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 July 2016.

Is YL16 ZKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL16 ZKE 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.

Does YL16 ZKE have outstanding finance?

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