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AO56 UXF

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

49,539 mi
Last recorded49,539 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 UXF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 49,539 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 48,218 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 47,017 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Middle mounting broken away from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill next to trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 47,017 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill next to trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Middle mounting broken away from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill next to trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 45,750 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 44,502 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 43,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 1 Oct 2020 43,340 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 1 Oct 2019 42,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 40,357 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 40,338 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 38,802 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 37,703 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 36,292 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 34,499 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 32,759 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 31,681 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 26,724 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 20,806 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 15,425 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 UXF is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UXF, 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 UXF registered?

AO56 UXF is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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