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YL65 YKR

2016 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,032 mi
Last recorded70,032 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL65 YKR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2026 70,032 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 65,877 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 60,789 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S and N/S rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 52,972 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 47,165 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 40,464 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 34,852 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 26,753 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 YKR is a 2016 Kia Picanto in White 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 YKR, 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 YKR registered?

YL65 YKR is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 February 2016.

Is YL65 YKR safe to buy?

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Does YL65 YKR have outstanding finance?

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