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YW66 JZN

2016 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,931 mi
Last recorded59,931 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW66 JZN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 59,931 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 47,686 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 47,686 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear mirror missing (3.3 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 38,018 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 38,015 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 30,562 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 30,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened excessive heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 23,774 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Oct 2020 19,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 13,306 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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YW66 JZN is a 2016 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YW66 JZN, 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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How do I check the history of YW66 JZN?

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What year was YW66 JZN registered?

YW66 JZN is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 October 2016.

Is YW66 JZN safe to buy?

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