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YP16 TXZ

2016 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,858 mi
Last recorded61,858 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP16 TXZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 61,858 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2025 60,213 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (rear section). (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2024 59,039 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 54,248 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 40,191 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Jun 2022 40,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Jun 2021 27,221 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 24,494 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 16,345 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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YP16 TXZ is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Black 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 TXZ, 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 YP16 TXZ registered?

YP16 TXZ is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 July 2016.

Is YP16 TXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP16 TXZ 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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