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AO56 FPE

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,576 mi
Last recorded126,576 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 126,576 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil light flashes

Fail 20 Mar 2019 126,576 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil light flashes

Pass 17 Mar 2018 119,454 miles

corrosion to sills

Fail 17 Mar 2018 119,454 miles

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

corrosion to sills

Pass 13 Mar 2017 114,456 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 114,456 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine Management Light On

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 105,583 miles

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 20 Feb 2015 94,223 miles

engine MIL illuminated

Pass 11 Mar 2014 80,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine MIL illuminated

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 7 Mar 2014 80,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front side lights dim

engine MIL illuminated

front tyres wearing on inside edges

n/s wiper rubber starting too split

Pass 22 Feb 2013 65,590 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 65,590 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 51,705 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 38,925 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 27,606 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 17,004 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 FPE is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FPE, 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 FPE registered?

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

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