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AJ56 ZGY

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

175,979 mi
Last recorded175,979 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 ZGY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 175,979 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 175,954 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 171,009 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 171,003 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 161,934 miles

Nearside rear wheel binding slightly

Fail 28 Jun 2016 161,934 miles

Nearside rear wheel binding slightly

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 146,209 miles

o/s front hub cap ?

Fail 10 Jun 2015 146,209 miles

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

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

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

o/s front hub cap ?

Pass 24 Jul 2014 132,146 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 132,108 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 119,502 miles

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

front exhaust hanger bracket broken

middle exhaust section hanger bracket broken

o/s/f tyre has signs of sidewall damage from underinflation

Fail 1 Jul 2013 119,487 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2012 104,302 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 89,110 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 89,110 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 56,251 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 56,251 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 ZGY is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 AJ56 ZGY, 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 ZGY is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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