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AU56 WVJ

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,235 mi
Last recorded75,235 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 WVJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 75,235 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 65,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 65,875 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 59,059 miles

Central exhaust section mount deteriorated system still supported.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 58,444 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 Sep 2020 57,925 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 27 Sep 2019 57,321 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 56,252 miles

1/ center exhaust mounting broken

2/ both rear flexe brake hose ends becoming corroded

3/ hand brake at limits

Fail 12 Sep 2018 56,250 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

1/ center exhaust mounting broken

2/ both rear flexe brake hose ends becoming corroded

3/ hand brake at limits

Pass 11 Sep 2017 55,517 miles

1. Centre exhaust mounting bracket is broken. 2. Offside front brake is slightly tight. 3. Both rear brakes slightly tight.

Pass 26 Sep 2016 54,848 miles

1/ o/s rear brake slighty tight

Pass 25 Sep 2015 15,095 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken.

Pass 29 Sep 2014 13,578 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 11,957 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 10,348 miles

both front tyre outer side walls becoming perished

Pass 26 Sep 2011
Pass 1 Oct 2010 6,785 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 4,853 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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AU56 WVJ is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AU56 WVJ, 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 AU56 WVJ registered?

AU56 WVJ is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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