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YL65 DZY

2016 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

48,649 mi
Last recorded48,649 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL65 DZY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 48,649 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2025 47,006 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 45,231 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 44,250 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 43,320 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 41,993 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 41,197 miles

tpms light on but not indicating a malfunction

Pass 16 Oct 2019 40,039 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 40,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 37,879 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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YL65 DZY is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YL65 DZY, 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 YL65 DZY registered?

YL65 DZY is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 January 2016.

Is YL65 DZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL65 DZY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL65 DZY have outstanding finance?

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