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AV56 CRU

2006 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,796 mi
Last recorded93,796 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 CRU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 93,796 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 88,801 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 79,116 miles

both front tyres on inside edges

Fail 26 Aug 2016 79,116 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

both front tyres on inside edges

Pass 22 Sep 2015 68,479 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 68,479 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 57,513 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 57,513 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 52,262 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

nearside rear tyre showing signs of perishing

Fail 31 Aug 2013 52,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

nearside rear tyre showing signs of perishing

Pass 13 Aug 2012 45,402 miles

The n/s front tyre is wearing on the inner edge and cut on the outer side wall.

The rear tyres are cracking.

Wipers.

Pass 12 Aug 2011 37,711 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 37,711 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 30,737 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 23,951 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 23,951 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AV56 CRU is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AV56 CRU, 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 AV56 CRU registered?

AV56 CRU is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is AV56 CRU safe to buy?

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