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AO56 TTV

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,891 mi
Last recorded78,891 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 TTV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 78,891 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt retraction weak

reverse lamp not working

windscreen damaged not in drivers view

Fail 10 Jan 2019 78,889 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt retraction weak

reverse lamp not working

windscreen damaged not in drivers view

Pass 4 Jan 2018 72,543 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 72,391 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 63,650 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 56,874 miles

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

Offside Front wheel slightly tight to turn

Fail 16 Dec 2015 56,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel slightly tight to turn

Pass 13 Dec 2014 49,860 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 49,860 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 44,524 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 38,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

slight play at both front top mounts

Fail 7 Dec 2012 38,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

alterator lower bolt allmost out

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

slight play at both front top mounts

Fail 29 Nov 2011 32,512 miles

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

offside rear tyre badly cracking to sidewalls

slight play to both top mounts

Pass 29 Nov 2011 32,512 miles

offside rear tyre badly cracking to sidewalls

slight play to both top mounts

Pass 16 Dec 2010 26,823 miles

both front shock top mount have slight movement

off side rear tyre slight cracking to side wall

Fail 16 Dec 2010 26,823 miles

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

both front shock top mount have slight movement

off side rear tyre slight cracking to side wall

Pass 15 Dec 2009 20,386 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 20,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front 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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AO56 TTV is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 TTV, 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 TTV registered?

AO56 TTV is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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