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AJ56 ZGR

2006 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,393 mi
Last recorded143,393 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 ZGR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 143,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 134,409 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 124,582 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 122,438 miles

Oil leak ()

chips in screen

corrosion and wear on brake discs

corrosion on brake pipes

imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 22 Sep 2017 122,438 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

chips in screen

corrosion and wear on brake discs

corrosion on brake pipes

imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 29 Sep 2016 110,309 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 102,913 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 102,913 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 102,883 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

bonnet safety catch seized

Pass 28 Jul 2014 91,789 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 82,625 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 82,622 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2012 73,810 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 73,810 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear brakes are tight/binding

Pass 9 Jun 2011 63,426 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 63,329 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 54,218 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 51,696 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil low and very dirty

Fail 21 Dec 2009 51,692 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil low and very dirty

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 ZGR is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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