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AV56 FKT

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

60,545 mi
Last recorded60,545 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 FKT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 60,545 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 60,514 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 59,123 miles

Wheel trims fitted preventing full inspection of brakes

Fail 12 Mar 2024 59,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel trims fitted preventing full inspection of brakes

Pass 8 Mar 2023 57,629 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked/aged

Offside Front tyre cracked/aged

Pass 10 Mar 2022 56,320 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 55,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 54,116 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 54,116 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 51,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 49,220 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Mar 2017 46,782 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 44,339 miles

both front tyres inner and outer sidewalls deteriorated and minor splits

both rear tyres tread low on inner and outer edges

Fail 7 Mar 2016 44,323 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

both front tyres inner and outer sidewalls deteriorated and minor splits

both rear tyres tread low on inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Mar 2015 41,868 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 38,811 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 33,137 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 33,134 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 29,316 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 24,332 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 24,311 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 18,609 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 18,550 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 FKT is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FKT, 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 FKT registered?

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

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