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AP56 JBY

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,636 mi
Last recorded109,636 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 109,636 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 104,118 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 104,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 95,271 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre wall damaged

wiper blades split

Fail 31 Dec 2014 95,271 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre wall damaged

wiper blades split

Pass 18 Dec 2013 83,793 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front exhaust mounting corroded

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

both rear tyres inner walls perished and spliting

Fail 31 Dec 2012 74,183 miles

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

n/s/r tyre getting low and starting to perish

o/s/f brake has slight bind

o/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 31 Dec 2012 74,183 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low and starting to perish

o/s/f brake has slight bind

o/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2012 66,507 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 58,118 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 58,118 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 46,333 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 JBY is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JBY, 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 JBY registered?

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

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