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YX66 TXP

2016 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,742 mi
Last recorded54,742 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX66 TXP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 54,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 54,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 49,847 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 41,988 miles

Rear washer not working and leaking fluid

Fail 4 Apr 2024 41,988 miles

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

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

Rear washer not working and leaking fluid

Pass 3 Apr 2023 35,704 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 33,643 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 33,643 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 28,866 miles

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

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 28,866 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))

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

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 23,936 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 18,355 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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YX66 TXP is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YX66 TXP, 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 TXP registered?

YX66 TXP is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 September 2016.

Is YX66 TXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX66 TXP shows 12 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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