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AO56 VHN

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

116,635 mi
Last recorded116,635 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 VHN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 116,635 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 116,635 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 112,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front drive shaft slight play

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 112,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front drive shaft slight play

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 107,666 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside front head light lens need buffing

Fail 6 Oct 2023 107,666 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside front head light lens need buffing

Pass 6 Oct 2022 101,985 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 101,980 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 95,554 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc faces BOTH sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 95,554 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Brake pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake warning lamp on at dash

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc faces BOTH sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 92,751 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner c.v gaiter slightly perished

Offside Front top shock mount slightly worn

Fail 18 Sep 2020 92,751 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner c.v gaiter slightly perished

Offside Front top shock mount slightly worn

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 90,949 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front top shock mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 90,949 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front top shock mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 88,671 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 86,038 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 79,005 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 79,005 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 67,672 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 67,672 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 55,313 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 55,313 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 50,012 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre wall cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2012 44,406 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 39,440 miles

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Pass 23 Oct 2010 33,373 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 23,455 miles

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

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

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 VHN is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 VHN, 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 VHN is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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