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A16 COV

2015 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,191 mi
Last recorded13,191 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 COV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2025 13,191 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 11,931 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 10,174 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 7,776 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 5,912 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 5,401 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 4,768 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 3,642 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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A16 COV is a 2015 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2015 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 31,419 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 A16 COV, 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 11 years old, this Kia Picanto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A16 COV registered?

A16 COV is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 July 2015.

Is A16 COV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 COV shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A16 COV have outstanding finance?

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