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AV56 XNR

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

67,275 mi
Last recorded67,275 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 67,275 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 67,274 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 65,251 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 65,250 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 63,397 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, very corroded, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, back bushes are splitting, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front factory fitted engine trims and covers,

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides,. splitting, (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 63,397 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, very corroded, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, back bushes are splitting, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front factory fitted engine trims and covers,

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides,. splitting, (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 61,359 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 55,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 55,316 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 47,758 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 41,175 miles

Wipers slightly smeery.

Pass 9 Jan 2019 38,670 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 37,956 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 36,741 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly and offside front (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 36,017 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 32,698 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 32,698 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

OSF Tyre Wearing On Edges

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 30,355 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 27,775 miles

battery insecure

Pass 3 Dec 2011 24,885 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 21,355 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 17,616 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 XNR is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 XNR, 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 XNR registered?

AV56 XNR is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is AV56 XNR safe to buy?

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