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AK56 PDZ

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,091 mi
Last recorded138,091 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 PDZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 138,091 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 125,643 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 117,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 117,536 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 117,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 108,934 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 101,854 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 90,750 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 90,750 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2013 77,335 miles

all tyres close to legal limit. major oil leak from engine

Fail 12 Mar 2012 65,545 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 65,545 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 52,396 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brakes sticking slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2011 52,396 miles

front brakes sticking slightly

Pass 16 Sep 2009 29,650 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight 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 PDZ is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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