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AO56 TRX

2006 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,814 mi
Last recorded92,814 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 TRX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 92,814 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 92,814 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 92,809 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to check inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 86,337 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres perishing and small cuts in offside rear

slight play in offside front top mount

Fail 23 Feb 2018 86,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement AXLE bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres perishing and small cuts in offside rear

slight play in offside front top mount

Pass 24 Feb 2017 80,595 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 80,595 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside low (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 73,119 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight play nearside front top mount

Pass 23 Feb 2015 66,453 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 66,451 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 55,729 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Feb 2014 55,729 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2013 46,950 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 46,950 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 40,101 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 33,537 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 26,466 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 21,484 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 TRX is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 TRX, 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 TRX registered?

AO56 TRX is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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