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AV56 XNZ

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,341 mi
Last recorded84,341 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 84,341 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 84,329 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 84,224 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 84,222 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 81,977 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 79,956 miles

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

Offside front brake slight bind when rotated by hand.

Offside front tyre slight wear outer inner edge.

Oil leak advise repair.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 79,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake slight bind when rotated by hand.

Offside front tyre slight wear outer inner edge.

Oil leak advise repair.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 73,768 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 61,553 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 48,443 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust fully supported

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

Neraside front tyre has sidewall damage but not to cords

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 48,443 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust fully supported

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

Neraside front tyre has sidewall damage but not to cords

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 34,971 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 XNZ is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XNZ, 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 XNZ registered?

AV56 XNZ is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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