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AP56 HYW

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

80,493 mi
Last recorded80,493 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 HYW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 80,493 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage from sump (pan corroded) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2020 80,493 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill under axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre worn on inner edge and structure separating (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre structure separating (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage from sump (pan corroded) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 74,106 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 73,877 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

unable to see front brake pads to inspect them

Pass 15 Feb 2018 67,270 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriated

Fail 10 Feb 2018 67,270 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriated

Pass 17 Feb 2017 61,826 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 61,818 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 59,095 miles

offside front brake slight bind

offside rear brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 13 Feb 2015 54,850 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 51,284 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 51,184 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front tyres worn to 3mm on the tread shoulders

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 16 Feb 2013 46,556 miles

O/S/F brake binding on. full inspection advised.

Pass 10 Feb 2012 42,079 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 37,679 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 37,679 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres are cracking on the sidewalls

Pass 13 Jan 2010 31,647 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Jan 2010 31,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (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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AP56 HYW is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AP56 HYW, 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 AP56 HYW registered?

AP56 HYW is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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