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AY56 YBH

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,544 mi
Last recorded111,544 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 YBH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2021 111,544 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 109,557 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill surface corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 106,656 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 102,984 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 98,956 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 98,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pick up ring corroded and cracked (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 94,355 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 94,355 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid to joint corroded and blowing (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 90,271 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

high level brake light not working

oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2015 90,271 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

high level brake light not working

oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2014 85,056 miles

MIL light on.

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 85,056 miles

MIL light on.

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 76,900 miles

MIL light on.

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

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

Offside front and Nearside rear brakes have slight bind.

Fail 23 Oct 2013 76,900 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

MIL light on.

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

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

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

Offside front and Nearside rear brakes have slight bind.

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 68,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 59,616 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 59,616 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 49,793 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 38,150 miles

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

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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AY56 YBH is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AY56 YBH, 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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AY56 YBH is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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