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AD55 TEO

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

103,345 mi
Last recorded103,345 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 103,345 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 103,328 miles

Emissions not tested due to broken exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside slow in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to outer sills

Pass 16 Oct 2020 98,623 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Fail 15 Oct 2020 98,622 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2019 98,245 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre stop lamp inop

nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

offside rear brake disc corroded

parking brake just to req efficiency

unable to inspect rear brake pads

Fail 16 Oct 2019 98,245 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre stop lamp inop

nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

offside rear brake disc corroded

parking brake just to req efficiency

unable to inspect rear brake pads

Pass 19 Jun 2018 94,129 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

centre stop lamp inop

slight wear to both front suspension leg top mounts

unable to inspect rear brake pads

Pass 23 Jun 2017 89,290 miles

offside front tyre wearing heavy inner edge

rear brakes just in balance

unable to fully inspect rear brakes without dismantling

Fail 22 Jun 2017 89,279 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front tyre wearing heavy inner edge

rear brakes just in balance

unable to fully inspect rear brakes without dismantling

Pass 19 May 2016 83,426 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 19 May 2016 83,426 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 May 2015 76,550 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 76,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 68,327 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded/worn

slight binding offside front brake

Fail 22 Jan 2014 68,317 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded/worn

slight binding offside front brake

Pass 11 Jan 2013 61,980 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 57,956 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 47,226 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 42,208 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 42,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 31,881 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 TEO is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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