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YY66 HCV

2016 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,248 mi
Last recorded41,248 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY66 HCV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 41,248 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 37,499 miles

Offside Front wing mirror cover missing.

Fail 12 Sep 2024 37,427 miles

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

Offside Front wing mirror cover missing.

Fail 2 Aug 2024 36,933 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 31,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 26,306 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 20,898 miles

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 16,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2019 12,566 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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YY66 HCV is a 2016 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YY66 HCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY66 HCV registered?

YY66 HCV is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is YY66 HCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY66 HCV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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