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YR16 TNU

2016 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,269 mi
Last recorded22,269 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR16 TNU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 22,269 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 19,852 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 16,418 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 13,731 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 11,623 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 10,298 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 10,292 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 7,424 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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YR16 TNU is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YR16 TNU, 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 YR16 TNU?

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What year was YR16 TNU registered?

YR16 TNU is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 May 2016.

Is YR16 TNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR16 TNU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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