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YW16 JKE

2016 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,556 mi
Last recorded48,556 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW16 JKE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 48,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively plus o/side are worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin plus o/side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 43,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively plus o/side are worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin plus o/side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 37,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin plus o/side inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus o/side have cracks in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 33,424 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 27,673 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 27,670 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded to excess (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded to excess (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 23,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 17,958 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 JKE 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 87.5%.

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 JKE, 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 YW16 JKE registered?

YW16 JKE is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is YW16 JKE safe to buy?

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