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YN16 TUA

2016 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

54,858 mi
Last recorded54,858 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN16 TUA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 54,858 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 54,858 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165 60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 49,870 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 45,800 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 45,800 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165 60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 40,216 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 40,216 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 35,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 35,161 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165 60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 27,570 miles

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Fail 27 Mar 2021 27,570 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 19,627 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 12,366 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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YN16 TUA 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 61.5%.

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 YN16 TUA, 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 YN16 TUA registered?

YN16 TUA is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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The MOT history for YN16 TUA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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