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YM16 TKC

2016 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,240 mi
Last recorded56,240 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM16 TKC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 56,240 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 52,608 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 52,608 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 48,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 46,011 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 39,547 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 33,371 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 26,891 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 21,625 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 16,319 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 TKC is a 2016 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 TKC, 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 TKC registered?

YM16 TKC is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 July 2016.

Is YM16 TKC safe to buy?

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