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AV55 XVZ

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,168 mi
Last recorded92,168 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 XVZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 92,168 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 80,721 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 80,703 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 73,005 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 73,005 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 66,101 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

o/s//f brake starting to bind on ,,, will need attention

Fail 24 Jan 2019 66,101 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

o/s//f brake starting to bind on ,,, will need attention

Pass 18 Jan 2018 63,578 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 58,780 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 58,774 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres in poor condition

25% rear brake imbalance

Pass 5 Feb 2016 53,688 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 53,688 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 48,716 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 42,901 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 36,789 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 32,251 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 27,619 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 22,081 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 16,414 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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AV55 XVZ is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 XVZ, 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 XVZ registered?

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

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