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YT66 CJX

2016 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,581 mi
Last recorded97,581 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT66 CJX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 97,581 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both sides (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 May 2026 97,581 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both sides (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 95,133 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 95,133 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 89,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 89,244 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached strut to hub (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 77,277 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 77,277 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2022 59,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 50,628 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 40,953 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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YT66 CJX is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YT66 CJX, 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 YT66 CJX registered?

YT66 CJX is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 September 2016.

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