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AV56 FKU

2006 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

54,480 mi
Last recorded54,480 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 54,480 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 54,480 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 53,347 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 51,719 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 49,069 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 45,895 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 45,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 43,742 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 43,742 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 41,741 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 41,738 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top Mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 38,695 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 35,626 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 32,296 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 31,041 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 29,246 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 28,452 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 26,247 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 21,616 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 17,386 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 16,943 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 FKU is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AV56 FKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV56 FKU registered?

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

Is AV56 FKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV56 FKU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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