How much is a 2016 Kia PicantoPetrol worth in Ireland?

The median asking price for a 2016 Kia PicantoPetrol on the Irish used-car market is around €7,250, based on 7 live listings tracked by Carintel.ie.

How much does a 2016 Kia Picanto depreciate per year?

A Kia Picanto loses roughly 9.3% of its value per year on the Irish used-car market based on Carintel.ie's regression across active listings.

Is it cheaper to import a 2016 Kia Picanto from Northern Ireland?

It depends on spec, mileage and CO2. Carintel.ie compares ROI median prices against Northern Ireland listings' landed cost, including VRT, NOx levy and registration fees, so you can see the saving at a glance on this page.

What are the running costs of a 2016 Kia PicantoPetrol?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2016 Kia PicantoPetrol using WLTP consumption data, current Irish fuel and electricity prices, and Irish motor tax bands.

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Market Intelligence

Kia Picanto2016

Petrol

€6,500ROI listing median

18 days avg on market · Low data confidence

High DemandLimited Data

Listing price range

€6k – €9k

25th to 75th percentile

Listings

ROI active now

Updated 5h ago · ROI · Low confidence

Median listing price

€6,500

private sale ~€4,904 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€4,193 – €5,092

15–30% below private sale

Avg mileage

77k km

typical 80k km

Days listed

18d

avg on market · demand 77/100

AI Market Summary

Excellent city car: nippy, easy to park, and cheap to run — ideal for Irish urban commuting and low annual mileage patterns.
Mileage sits well below the 120k–220k range typical for a 10-year-old Irish car; verify service history and odometer credibility before committing.
Manual clutch can wear quickly in stop-start traffic; inspect for juddering, slippage, or soft pedal feel — costly repair if neglected.
Electrical niggles (window switches, dashboard warnings) and interior rattle common; test all electrics thoroughly and budget for minor trim fixes post-purchase.
Fair value at median price, though check NCT history and exhaust condition — small Kia engines can carbon-up if regularly short-tripped or under-serviced.

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Total cost of ownership

2016 Kia Picanto · Petrol · per year

Estimated annual cost

€2,856/yr

Per month

€238/mo

Depreciation

€674

24% of total

Fuel / electricity

€1,472

52% of total

Maintenance

€520

18% of total

Road tax

€190

7% of total

Assumptions: Depreciation based on €7,250 current market median at 9.3%/yr (regression from 7 listings across multiple years). Fuel cost assumes 16,000 km/yr (CSO Ireland average), Irish fuel prices. Road tax uses Irish CO2-based motor tax bands (NEDC regime). Maintenance is an AI estimate based on typical independent garage rates for this model.

Annual running cost

16,000 km/yr · Ireland rates

Kia Picanto 2016, all powertrain variants

Market-level estimate

All available fuel types sorted cheapest to run · WLTP figures where available · current market highlighted

PetrolPetrolthis marketcheapest to run

€1,662/yr

4.6 L/100 km, petrol

Fuel €1,472/yrRoad tax €190/yr

median €7,250

Assumptions: 16,000 km/yr (CSO Ireland average). Fuel: petrol €2.00/L, diesel €2.20/L. EV: smart-night €0.17/kWh (80%), day €0.30/kWh (20%). PHEV split: 45% electric, 55% petrol. WLTP consumption figures used where available; real-world usage is typically 10-20% higher. Road tax uses Irish CO2-based motor tax bands (NEDC regime, 2008-2020 registrations).

Annual maintenance

AI estimate · Irish independent garage rates

Maintenance costs

€520

estimated per year

The 1.0L and 1.2L petrol engines are low-stress, naturally aspirated units with no turbo or timing belt concerns (timing chain fitted); servicing is straightforward and affordable at independent garages, with no manufacturer-specific diagnostics required.

Annual serviceOil and filter change; 1.0L/1.2L petrol typically requires 3.5–4.0L 5W30 synthetic or semi-synthetic

€180/yr

Tyres (amortised)Budget set of four tyres €280–350; replace every 4–5 years

€120/yr

Brakes (amortised)Brake pads every 50,000 km; disc replacement uncommon before 80,000 km

€100/yr

NCT (amortised)Test every 2 years; €55 typical pass rate high for this model

€28/yr

Consumables & filtersAir filter, cabin filter, spark plugs every 3 years; minimal replacement costs

€92/yr

AI-generated estimate · costs vary by usage and service history · not a financial forecast