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YS16 FCX

2016 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,033 mi
Last recorded27,033 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS16 FCX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 27,033 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2025 27,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 15,812 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 15,812 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 11,773 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 10,773 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 10,127 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 9,476 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 8,781 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 6,934 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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YS16 FCX is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YS16 FCX, 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 YS16 FCX?

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What year was YS16 FCX registered?

YS16 FCX is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is YS16 FCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS16 FCX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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