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AV55 XWE

2006 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,237 mi
Last recorded49,237 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 XWE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 49,237 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 48,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 44,136 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 38,200 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 38,180 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 34,913 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2022 34,913 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2022 34,139 miles

front tyres worn

o/s headlight deteriorating

Pass 28 Jan 2021 32,952 miles

park brake 16%

Fail 25 Jan 2021 32,950 miles

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

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

park brake 16%

Pass 16 Jan 2020 31,898 miles

o/s head light pattern deteriorating

Pass 7 Jan 2019 30,461 miles

rear brakes starting to bind on ,, will need attention

rear tyres deteriorating / poor

Pass 15 Jan 2018 28,870 miles

o/s/f brake binding,poor ,,, will need attention asap

o/s/f tyre worn out on egde ,, poor

rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 9 Jan 2017 27,457 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 26,105 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 24,927 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 24,091 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 21,141 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes binding on / will need attention

Pass 19 Jan 2012 18,399 miles

front tyres on / near limit

rear brakes starting to bind on

Pass 14 Jan 2011 15,220 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 11,139 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 7,248 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 XWE is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XWE, 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 XWE registered?

AV55 XWE is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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