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AA55 YAS

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

42,832 mi
Last recorded42,832 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA55 YAS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 42,832 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears in the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front tyre is worn on outer edge and the outer wall is worn

Offside rear tyre is cracked on the tread face

Fail 6 Feb 2019 42,830 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears in the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front tyre is worn on outer edge and the outer wall is worn

Offside rear tyre is cracked on the tread face

Pass 7 May 2018 42,356 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 41,349 miles

Nearside Front side wall kerbed

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2017 41,349 miles

Nearside Front side wall kerbed

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 39,419 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 39,419 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 37,678 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 May 2015 37,661 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 May 2014 35,104 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 May 2013 31,283 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust braket in poor condition.

unable to carry out full inspection of brake pads without removing wheels.

Pass 1 May 2012 27,366 miles

Offside front tyre close to limit and cracking in tyre tread.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Slight bodywork damage.

Fail 1 May 2012 27,366 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front tyre close to limit and cracking in tyre tread.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Slight bodywork damage.

Fail 3 May 2011 22,081 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

o/s/rear tyre side wall in poor condition. both o/s tyre pressures low {adjusted]

Pass 3 May 2011 22,081 miles

o/s/rear tyre side wall in poor condition. both o/s tyre pressures low {adjusted]

Pass 7 May 2010 17,097 miles

Advise front brakes pads ckecked.

Exhaust bracket poor condition.

Pass 8 May 2009 12,552 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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AA55 YAS is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2006 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 50,039 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 AA55 YAS, 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 20 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AA55 YAS is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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