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YS16 KXY

2016 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,189 mi
Last recorded89,189 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS16 KXY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 89,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

N.S F Driving light not working

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 82,561 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 74,117 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 74,117 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 65,846 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 58,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

wishbone rear bushes starting to crack

Pass 14 Apr 2021 52,447 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 49,232 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 49,232 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges.

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 44,195 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 KXY is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc 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 KXY, 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.

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What year was YS16 KXY registered?

YS16 KXY is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 May 2016.

Is YS16 KXY safe to buy?

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