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AO56 FPA

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,925 mi
Last recorded87,925 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 FPA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 87,925 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 May 2019 87,925 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 3 May 2018 85,575 miles

Both inner rear sills corroding

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 79,977 miles

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

Oil leak ()

front & rear brake pad depth's not visible through wheels

Fail 14 Jul 2017 79,977 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

front & rear brake pad depth's not visible through wheels

Pass 16 Jul 2016 71,693 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

check eng warning lamp illuminated

Pass 27 Jul 2015 65,404 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on dash

Fail 25 Jul 2015 65,372 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on dash

Pass 19 Jul 2014 58,200 miles

EML light on.

NSR Tyre perished.

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

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

Passage side airbag switched off.

Fail 19 Jul 2014 58,200 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

EML light on.

NSR Tyre perished.

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

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

Passage side airbag switched off.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 51,231 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 44,060 miles

rattle from underside when put in rev gear ??

Pass 19 Aug 2011 37,086 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 37,085 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 31,039 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2010 31,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 24,106 miles

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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AO56 FPA is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AO56 FPA, 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 AO56 FPA registered?

AO56 FPA is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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