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AO56 TTY

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,329 mi
Last recorded107,329 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 TTY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 107,329 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 99,710 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 93,091 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 79,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 79,063 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 66,472 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake effort only just passes

Pass 28 Jun 2017 56,658 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracked

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 27 Jun 2017 56,658 miles

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

Front exhaust mount weld broken but system still secure

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall cracked

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracked

Offside Front tyre side wall cracked

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2016 49,646 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 44,738 miles

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)

oil leak

sump pan corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2014 38,078 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 38,069 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 31,630 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 26,360 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 26,360 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 22,416 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 16,420 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 16,420 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 12,444 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 12,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 TTY 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 70%.

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

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