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CP56 NSU

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

72,603 mi
Last recorded72,603 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 NSU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2021 72,603 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 70,116 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer , both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 70,082 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer , both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 66,778 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened two rear signs of ns geting hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded two rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 66,771 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened two rear signs of ns geting hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded two rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 62,671 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel only just made requirements , could do with some attention (3.1.6b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 62,594 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 59,956 miles

Offside Front Brake has slight bind

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 59,948 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake has slight bind

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 56,832 miles

EML Illuminataded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front has a slight bind

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 53,905 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 48,353 miles

o,s wing mirror held in by tape but still secure

o,s/ n,s front tyres have cut iun side walls not thro to ply cords

Fail 13 Jan 2014 48,353 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

o,s wing mirror held in by tape but still secure

o,s/ n,s front tyres have cut iun side walls not thro to ply cords

Pass 7 Feb 2013 46,406 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 4 Feb 2013 46,406 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2011 45,035 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 42,810 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 32,770 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 32,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CP56 NSU is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CP56 NSU, 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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CP56 NSU is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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