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AD55 TDZ

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

99,700 mi
Last recorded99,700 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 TDZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 99,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill damaged

Offside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

bonnet secondary catch stiff in operation

both front strut top mountings slightly worn

Fail 4 Oct 2018 99,700 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear sill damaged

Offside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

bonnet secondary catch stiff in operation

both front strut top mountings slightly worn

Pass 10 Oct 2017 90,848 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s outer sill damaged

poor beam pattern o/s h/lamp

Pass 7 Oct 2016 80,725 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal rubber wearing

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust flex deteriorating

o/s/f & n/s/r sills damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2015 74,214 miles

Both front tyres worn unevenly and on limits

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Corrosion to rear metal brake pipes and hose ferules

Damage to o/s/f sill

Free play to o/s/f anti roll bar link, worn to limits

N/s/r tyre carcass badly deteriorated

O/s headlamp pattern poor

Service wear to front brake discs

Service wear to rear brake discs and pads, close to limits

Some drag on o/s/f brake and some uneven application

Pass 10 Oct 2014 67,739 miles

Battery mounting poor

Damage o/s sill

Light corrosion to suspension subframes and components

O/s headlamp pattern poor

Service wear to front brake discs wearing close to limits

Several small chip son windscreen

Some corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Some deterioration to n/s/r tyre carcass

Pass 7 Oct 2013 61,352 miles

Clutch pedal pad worn

N/s track rod end dust cover deteriorated

N/s/f tyre worn to limits, bald inner edge.

Rear brake discs and pads worn close to limits

Some uneven application and inbalance to front brakes

Some uneven wear to o/s/f tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2012 55,283 miles

battery loose not clamped

Pass 14 Oct 2011 49,520 miles

n/s/r outer sill damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2010 42,885 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake pads 30% left

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2009 35,918 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 28,391 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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AD55 TDZ is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AD55 TDZ, 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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What year was AD55 TDZ registered?

AD55 TDZ is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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