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AP56 HYX

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,608 mi
Last recorded91,608 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 91,608 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 91,608 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 68,587 miles

oil level low

Fail 30 Sep 2016 68,572 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 45,197 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

park brake just met

Pass 6 Sep 2014 23,008 miles

rear tyres cracking spliting sidewall

Pass 30 Sep 2013 10,836 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 9,888 miles

both rear tyres small cuts in side wall

o/s wiper blade starting to split

slight play in o/s/f top strut mounting

Fail 21 Sep 2012 9,888 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres small cuts in side wall

o/s wiper blade starting to split

slight play in o/s/f top strut mounting

Pass 28 Sep 2011 8,994 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 8,954 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 7,885 miles

both front tyre side walls starting split in places

Pass 29 Sep 2009 6,378 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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AP56 HYX is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HYX, 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 HYX registered?

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

Is AP56 HYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP56 HYX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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