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AK56 PCY

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,018 mi
Last recorded74,018 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 PCY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 74,018 miles

Front hub back plates has some corrosion

Offside Front brake binding slighty

Fail 17 Aug 2017 74,017 miles

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

Front hub back plates has some corrosion

Offside Front brake binding slighty

Pass 12 Jan 2016 71,760 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 62,908 miles

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

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 16 Apr 2012 47,340 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

centre exhaust mount broken, exhaust is supported

Fail 16 Apr 2012 47,340 miles

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

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

centre exhaust mount broken, exhaust is supported

Pass 22 Apr 2011 36,012 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2011 36,012 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 33,246 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 26,993 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 26,984 miles

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

Offside Front 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 PCY is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PCY, 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 AK56 PCY registered?

AK56 PCY is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is AK56 PCY safe to buy?

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