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YT16 VMK

2016 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,658 mi
Last recorded45,658 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT16 VMK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2025 45,658 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 43,029 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 39,727 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 36,442 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 32,407 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 29,387 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 26,933 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 25,121 miles

Nearside Front 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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YT16 VMK is a 2016 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc 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 YT16 VMK, 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

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What year was YT16 VMK registered?

YT16 VMK is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is YT16 VMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT16 VMK 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 YT16 VMK have outstanding finance?

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