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YP16 ZVR

2016 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,011 mi
Last recorded27,011 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP16 ZVR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2026 27,011 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 24,139 miles

Front tyres outer walls slightly damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2024 21,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 20,125 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 18,754 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 17,152 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 15,985 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 12,712 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 ZVR is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc 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 ZVR, 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 ZVR registered?

YP16 ZVR is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 May 2016.

Is YP16 ZVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP16 ZVR 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 ZVR have outstanding finance?

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