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AK56 PAO

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

83,605 mi
Last recorded83,605 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 PAO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2026 83,605 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 79,420 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NSF/OSF (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front NSF/OSF. Macpherson Strut Top Bush or Bearing Has Wear or Free Play

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner + Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively OSF/OSR (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 79,419 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre Pipe, Just Before Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NSF/OSF (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front NSF/OSF. Macpherson Strut Top Bush or Bearing Has Wear or Free Play

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner + Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively OSF/OSR (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 75,682 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 75,682 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 70,679 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST CLAMP AT REAR LEAKING (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF & NSF DISKS CLOSE TO MIN LIMIT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut top bush or bearing slight play osf & nsf

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 70,679 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST CLAMP AT REAR LEAKING (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF & NSF DISKS CLOSE TO MIN LIMIT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut top bush or bearing slight play osf & nsf

Pass 7 Jun 2022 64,817 miles

Rear nail in nsr tyre

nsf nsr osr tyres perished

Fail 31 May 2022 64,815 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear nail in nsr tyre

nsf nsr osr tyres perished

Pass 20 Mar 2021 60,141 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 58,633 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 58,630 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 57,733 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 56,518 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 54,328 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 54,328 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 52,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 51,338 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 51,332 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 49,505 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres cutting out on inner edges and starting crack

Pass 13 Mar 2013 46,098 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 42,203 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 37,996 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 34,241 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 34,241 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front pads low

Pass 15 Sep 2009 28,339 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 28,337 miles

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

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

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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AK56 PAO is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 AK56 PAO, 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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AK56 PAO is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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