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AV55 XVW

2006 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

116,443 mi
Last recorded116,443 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 XVW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 116,443 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 116,443 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 109,230 miles

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

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 102,716 miles

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

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))

both rear sills starting to rust

Pass 30 Jan 2023 96,953 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 89,647 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 84,023 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 79,197 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 79,197 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 71,713 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 71,713 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 64,766 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 58,351 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 56,816 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 56,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Jan 2015 55,703 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2015 55,703 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Dec 2013 54,154 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 54,154 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 50,791 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 46,042 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 41,161 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 27,412 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 1.6M AND BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRES AND SLIGHT CUTS NEEDS 2 NEW TYRES SOON AS POSSIBLE

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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AV55 XVW is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AV55 XVW, 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 AV55 XVW registered?

AV55 XVW is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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