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YM16 PVV

2016 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,939 mi
Last recorded64,939 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM16 PVV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 64,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 57,951 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 51,609 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 44,407 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 36,379 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 36,769 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 28,564 miles

Central Rear Unable to inspect seat belt due to seat cover fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2020 23,492 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 17,792 miles

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

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

centre rear seat belt not checked due to seat cover

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 PVV is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YM16 PVV, 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 YM16 PVV registered?

YM16 PVV is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 July 2016.

Is YM16 PVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM16 PVV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YM16 PVV have outstanding finance?

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