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CF55 WLD

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

74,181 mi
Last recorded74,181 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 WLD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2025 74,181 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi broken

Pass 27 Sep 2024 70,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 65,496 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 65,496 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 61,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 55,733 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 51,009 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 46,183 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 44,284 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 41,718 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 38,529 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 35,258 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 37,993 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 28,898 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 25,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jan 2013 25,741 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jan 2012 22,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jan 2011 19,225 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 15,572 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 12,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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CF55 WLD is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CF55 WLD, 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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CF55 WLD is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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