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AJ56 ZDY

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

72,844 mi
Last recorded72,844 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 ZDY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 72,844 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts & rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads are not visible through wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Rear axle and some suspension components corroded but not excessive

Service brake binding but not excessively Offside front and both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear outer sills slight (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 72,844 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts & rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads are not visible through wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Rear axle and some suspension components corroded but not excessive

Service brake binding but not excessively Offside front and both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear outer sills slight (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 72,533 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

rear axle and some suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2024 72,533 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

rear axle and some suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2023 72,166 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 72,166 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault offside front ABS ring broken (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 71,266 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 71,266 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 70,786 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 70,769 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Phone holder center screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp With sidelight (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 69,540 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 66,985 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Dec 2019 66,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 64,030 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 64,030 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 55,679 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Dec 2017 55,679 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 49,201 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 43,498 miles

o/s/r wheel has slight bind

Fail 14 Dec 2015 43,496 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/r wheel has slight bind

oil leak (sump bung)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 38,008 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 32,407 miles

both front tyres getting low

Fail 4 Dec 2013 32,407 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres getting low

Pass 28 Nov 2012 24,787 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 17,029 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 12,075 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 12,075 miles

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

BOTH Front Tyres worn around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignmenmt.

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 9,453 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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AJ56 ZDY is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 AJ56 ZDY, 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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AJ56 ZDY is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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