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YM16 AXU

2016 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

82,562 mi
Last recorded82,562 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM16 AXU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 82,562 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 82,562 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 65,171 miles

Nearside DRL light inoperative

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade defective

Small stone chip on the windscreen in zone A

TPMS light illuminated

Fail 16 Sep 2024 65,169 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside DRL light inoperative

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade defective

Small stone chip on the windscreen in zone A

TPMS light illuminated

The coolant level is very low

The engine oil is on minimum

Pass 30 Sep 2023 54,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge the outer edge is slightly worn 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade split

Small stone chip on the windscreen in zone A

Fail 30 Sep 2023 54,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge the outer edge is slightly worn 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade split

Small stone chip on the windscreen in zone A

TPMS light illuminated

The engine oil level is below minimum

Pass 11 Aug 2022 41,094 miles

Rear Wiper blade defective

Fail 11 Aug 2022 41,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Wiper blade defective

TPMS light illuminated

The engine oil level is very low

Pass 6 Sep 2021 33,440 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 33,438 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 24,935 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 24,935 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 16,012 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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YM16 AXU is a 2016 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YM16 AXU, 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 YM16 AXU registered?

YM16 AXU is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 June 2016.

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