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YL65 OUA

2016 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,003 mi
Last recorded55,003 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL65 OUA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2026 55,003 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 50,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 45,207 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 41,648 miles

tpms light on

Pass 11 Jan 2022 38,220 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 32,783 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 26,982 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 17,380 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 OUA is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YL65 OUA, 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 YL65 OUA registered?

YL65 OUA is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is YL65 OUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL65 OUA shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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