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YO16 HYS

2016 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,057 mi
Last recorded26,057 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO16 HYS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 26,057 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 23,392 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 20,551 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 20,549 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 17,757 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 15,097 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 12,224 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 10,392 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 8,402 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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YO16 HYS is a 2016 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HYS, 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 HYS registered?

YO16 HYS is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 August 2016.

Is YO16 HYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YO16 HYS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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