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YO16 HWK

2016 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,601 mi
Last recorded40,601 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO16 HWK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 40,601 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 39,660 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 37,530 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 31,460 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2022 31,458 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 23,945 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

TPMS warning

Pass 27 Jun 2020 18,921 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 15,008 miles

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

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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YO16 HWK is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YO16 HWK, 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 YO16 HWK registered?

YO16 HWK is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 July 2016.

Is YO16 HWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YO16 HWK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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