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YX66 NLC

2016 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,382 mi
Last recorded59,382 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX66 NLC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 59,382 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 55,639 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 51,531 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 48,018 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 45,432 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 42,577 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 35,836 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 26,604 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 26,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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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YX66 NLC is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc 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 YX66 NLC, 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 YX66 NLC registered?

YX66 NLC is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 September 2016.

Is YX66 NLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX66 NLC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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