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CA56 HBC

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,514 mi
Last recorded65,514 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 HBC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 65,514 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 187 15 159 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Wheel binding slightly

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 65,514 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Behind Exhaust system. (6.1.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 187 15 159 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Wheel binding slightly

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 60,700 miles

both rear brakes and osf brakes slight bind

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

Pass 29 Dec 2014 47,253 miles

1 both rear and osf brakes slight bind

2 o/s/f leg top mount slight play

Pass 14 Dec 2013 37,142 miles

1 all 4 tyres 3mm

1 nsr brake slight bind

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 31,376 miles

1 nsr brake slight bind 2 no rear seatbelts tested child seats fitted 3 both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 23 Dec 2011 27,289 miles

1 osf and nsr brake slight bind

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 23 Dec 2011 27,289 miles

1 osf and nsr brake slight bind

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 23,758 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 20,100 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 20,014 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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CA56 HBC is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CA56 HBC, 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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CA56 HBC is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 December 2006.

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