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AU56 ZTB

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

47,476 mi
Last recorded47,476 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2019 47,476 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. Wing damage has contributed. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 39,397 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing in tread

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and splitting on outer shouler

Offside Front brake getting heavy

exhaust slightly damaged at flexi

parking brake lever holding on at nearside rear brake caliper

Pass 20 Jan 2017 36,895 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish in tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake lever on nearside rear brake caliper holding on slightly (STRONG ADVISE)

rear brakes slightly uneven

Fail 10 Jan 2017 36,879 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish in tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake lever on nearside rear brake caliper holding on slightly (STRONG ADVISE)

rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 11 Jan 2016 35,449 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 31,635 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 31,633 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust mounting detached

Pass 23 Aug 2013 28,487 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 24,786 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 21,079 miles

bonnet stay broken

Fail 26 Aug 2011 21,079 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bonnet stay broken

Pass 27 Aug 2010 16,734 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 13,246 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 ZTB is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red 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 AU56 ZTB, 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 ZTB registered?

AU56 ZTB is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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