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YP16 ZVJ

2016 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,933 mi
Last recorded8,933 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP16 ZVJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2026 8,933 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 8,269 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 6,312 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 5,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 4,821 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 4,206 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 3,767 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 3,258 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 ZVJ is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YP16 ZVJ, 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 ZVJ?

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What year was YP16 ZVJ registered?

YP16 ZVJ is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 May 2016.

Is YP16 ZVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP16 ZVJ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YP16 ZVJ have outstanding finance?

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