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YW16 ESU

2016 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,688 mi
Last recorded43,688 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW16 ESU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 43,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 41,463 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 39,830 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 37,575 miles

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 low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 34,869 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 34,867 miles

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

Wipers worn

Pass 8 Jun 2021 31,684 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 28,328 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 24,589 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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YW16 ESU is a 2016 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YW16 ESU, 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 YW16 ESU registered?

YW16 ESU is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 June 2016.

Is YW16 ESU safe to buy?

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