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AV56 FKN

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

51,069 mi
Last recorded51,069 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 51,069 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 30 Sep 2015 51,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp lens (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking on inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Sep 2014 46,192 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)

bonnet safety catch stiff

Fail 29 Sep 2014 46,192 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

bonnet safety catch stiff

Pass 27 Sep 2013 41,052 miles

near side rear lamp taped up

Fail 27 Sep 2013 41,050 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

near side rear lamp taped up

Pass 28 Sep 2012 35,463 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 35,463 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 30,427 miles

damaged nearside rear lamp lens covered with tape

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Sep 2010 23,709 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2010 23,706 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2009 17,403 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 FKN is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FKN, 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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AV56 FKN is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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