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YP16 TXK

2016 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,022 mi
Last recorded27,022 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP16 TXK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 27,022 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 24,587 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 15,556 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 11,328 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 10,493 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 9,611 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothsides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 8,364 miles

Offside Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and back tyres cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 7,674 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 7,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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YP16 TXK is a 2016 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,248cc 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 YP16 TXK, 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

How do I check the history of YP16 TXK?

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What year was YP16 TXK registered?

YP16 TXK is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 June 2016.

Is YP16 TXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP16 TXK 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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