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YO16 SZD

2016 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,825 mi
Last recorded69,825 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO16 SZD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2025 69,825 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 63,343 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 56,636 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 48,058 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 40,585 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Sep 2020 35,197 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 27,072 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 SZD is a 2016 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 YO16 SZD, 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 SZD registered?

YO16 SZD is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 July 2016.

Is YO16 SZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YO16 SZD shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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