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AP56 JBX

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

59,418 mi
Last recorded59,418 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 JBX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 59,418 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively nsf and osr (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 57,304 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively all 4 wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 54,118 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear appears damp around caliper/pad *strong advise *

slight imbalance to front brakes

Pass 12 Dec 2022 50,229 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 50,226 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 45,034 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 42,351 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 39,475 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 35,034 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near wear limits (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front brake slightly heavy

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 30,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit near wear limits and worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit near wear limits and heavily worn on inner shoulder *strong advise* (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 27,978 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 25,259 miles

Nearside wiper blade rubber split

Pass 15 Dec 2014 22,844 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 20,101 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 20,098 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

slight imbalance to front brakes

Pass 3 Dec 2012 17,597 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 14,913 miles

o/s top mount has slight play and lift

Fail 8 Dec 2011 14,913 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)

o/s top mount has slight play and lift

Pass 20 Dec 2010 11,858 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 8,476 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 JBX is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc 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 AP56 JBX, 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 JBX registered?

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

Is AP56 JBX safe to buy?

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