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YL65 URT

2016 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,146 mi
Last recorded85,146 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL65 URT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 85,146 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 82,122 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 82,121 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 74,230 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 62,104 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 52,312 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Jan 2021 51,263 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 49,098 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 49,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 46,304 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 URT is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,248cc 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 YL65 URT, 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 URT registered?

YL65 URT is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 January 2016.

Is YL65 URT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL65 URT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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