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AF56 YLB

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

95,812 mi
Last recorded95,812 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 YLB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 95,812 miles

Offside Front bumper damaged

Fail 14 Dec 2016 95,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front bumper damaged

Pass 23 Dec 2015 88,136 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2015 88,135 miles

Battery insecure terminals insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2014 80,905 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 80,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 74,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front exhaust hanger broken

nearside rear handbrake cable held in by cable tie, cable still secure.

Fail 4 Dec 2013 74,183 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm minimum tread depth

o/s/f tyre worn to 2.5mm

rear tyres perished and splitting on inner sidewalls

n/s/r brake disc scored

Pass 15 Nov 2012 59,083 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

Fail 14 Nov 2012 59,083 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2010 58,087 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 26 Oct 2010 58,087 miles

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Sep 2009 50,979 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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AF56 YLB is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 AF56 YLB, 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 AF56 YLB registered?

AF56 YLB is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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