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YR16 YZF

2016 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,699 mi
Last recorded29,699 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR16 YZF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2026 29,699 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 27,083 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 24,407 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 23,985 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 21,834 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 20,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords advise asap change (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords advise change asap (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 18,223 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 17,356 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 16,772 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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YR16 YZF is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YR16 YZF, 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 YZF?

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What year was YR16 YZF registered?

YR16 YZF is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 April 2016.

Is YR16 YZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR16 YZF shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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