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AO56 UWZ

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,796 mi
Last recorded77,796 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 77,796 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn flat on edges (advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn flat on edges (advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 77,688 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn flat on edges (advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn flat on edges (advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 64,066 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 57,153 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded near side and off side rears (3.6.B.2c)

center exhaust suport broken

Fail 14 Nov 2017 57,153 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded near side and off side rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

center exhaust suport broken

Pass 18 Nov 2016 43,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Fail 14 Nov 2016 43,981 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 11 Nov 2015 32,600 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 10 Nov 2015 32,555 miles

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

Exhaust bracket broken

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 Nov 2014 27,480 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 27,480 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 22,650 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 22,650 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 19,111 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 15,929 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 12,382 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 9,080 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 UWZ is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UWZ, 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 UWZ is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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