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AV56 CTZ

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,219 mi
Last recorded69,219 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 CTZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 69,219 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 69,218 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 67,416 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 64,553 miles

n/s/front tyre 2mm and wearing low on outer edge

o/s/front tyre 3mm

Fail 11 Sep 2017 64,550 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear brakes slight binding

n/s/front tyre 2mm and wearing low on outer edge

o/s/front tyre 3mm

Pass 7 Sep 2016 59,804 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 59,804 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 56,107 miles

handbrake performance 17%

o/s/f tyre wearing low

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 15 Sep 2015 56,107 miles

front brake binding o/s/f (3.7.B.1)

handbrake performance 17%

o/s/f tyre wearing low

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 15 Sep 2014 49,132 miles

centre exhaust mount corroded / insercure

odd size tyres front to rear

rear tyres perishing

slight play to o/s front top suspension bush

windscreen chipped

Fail 12 Sep 2014 49,128 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brakes slight bind

centre exhaust mount corroded / insercure

front brakes slight uneven

odd size tyres front to rear

rear tyres perishing

slight play to o/s front top suspension bush

windscreen chipped

Pass 7 Sep 2013 43,207 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2012 37,669 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 31,861 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 26,429 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 20,378 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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AV56 CTZ is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 CTZ, 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 CTZ registered?

AV56 CTZ is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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