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AO56 NDC

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,746 mi
Last recorded89,746 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 NDC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 89,746 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 76,674 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 73,156 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 73,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 70,444 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2020 70,444 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2019 63,615 miles

Front tyres edges wearing

Offside Rear coil spring slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 63,615 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres edges wearing

Offside Rear coil spring slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 59,905 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 54,045 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 48,909 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 48,625 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 46,052 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 41,305 miles

Side walls of both rear tyres cracking.

Fail 20 Jan 2014 41,304 miles

Nearside 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)

Side walls of both rear tyres cracking.

Pass 25 Jan 2013 37,151 miles

1.n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges 2.o/s/f tyre worn to limit on inside edge 3. slight binding on rear brakes

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 28 Feb 2012 32,643 miles

1/ O/S FRONT TYRE NEAR LEGAL LIMITS WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 28 Feb 2011 27,681 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 23,716 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 23,716 miles

Nearside 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)

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 NDC is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NDC, 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 NDC registered?

AO56 NDC is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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