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YS16 PGU

2016 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,839 mi
Last recorded28,839 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS16 PGU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 28 Feb 2026 28,839 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 22,185 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 16,110 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 11,614 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 8,399 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 8,196 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 7,805 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 7,406 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 PGU is a 2016 Kia Picanto in White 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 YS16 PGU, 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 PGU?

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What year was YS16 PGU registered?

YS16 PGU is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 May 2016.

Is YS16 PGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS16 PGU 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 YS16 PGU have outstanding finance?

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