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YM16 YAH

2016 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,950 mi
Last recorded25,950 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM16 YAH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2025 25,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 18,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 10,035 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 10,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 27 Jun 2022 9,240 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall not showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 8,297 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 7,833 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 6,859 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 YAH is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,248cc 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 YM16 YAH, 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 YAH registered?

YM16 YAH is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is YM16 YAH safe to buy?

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