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YO16 HWM

2016 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,248 mi
Last recorded64,248 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO16 HWM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 64,248 miles

Front wiper blades streaking

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2026 64,248 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front wiper blades streaking

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 55,598 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2024 52,045 miles

REAR AXLE BUSHES DETERIORATED

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

SLIGHT PLAY IN NSF WHEEL

Pass 10 Jul 2023 44,859 miles

CUT IN NSR TYRE TREAD

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW AND DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED ON EDGES

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON FACES

Pass 11 Jul 2022 39,364 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 34,616 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 23,964 miles

deep cut in nsr tyre-not exposing cords

osf tyre tread low

rear discs in poor condition on faces

tyre pressure light on

Pass 13 Jul 2019 17,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 17,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 HWM is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YO16 HWM, 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 YO16 HWM registered?

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

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