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YX16 UCP

2016 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,771 mi
Last recorded51,771 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX16 UCP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 51,771 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 51,771 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 47,186 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 47,186 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 43,292 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 43,290 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 37,038 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 32,871 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 23,011 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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YX16 UCP is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YX16 UCP, 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 YX16 UCP registered?

YX16 UCP is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is YX16 UCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX16 UCP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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