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CP56 NSZ

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,134 mi
Last recorded77,134 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 NSZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 77,134 miles

Bonnet Secondary Catch Defective

Center Exhaust Mountings Broken

Engine Oil Level Low

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 Side Wall perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 67,407 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 61,180 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS CLOSE TO LIMIT

SLIGHT PLAY N/S FRONT SUSPENSION TOP STRUT MOUNTING

Fail 28 Nov 2016 61,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS CLOSE TO LIMIT

FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE

SLIGHT PLAY N/S FRONT SUSPENSION TOP STRUT MOUNTING

Pass 12 Dec 2015 56,360 miles

BATTERY TERMINAL CORRODED

BONNET SAFETY CATH STICKY

DRAG ON BOTH FRONT & O/S REAR WHEEL

OIL STAINING ON ENGINE

Pass 6 Dec 2014 52,263 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 50,759 miles

Damage o/s rear lense

Drag o/s front & n/s rear wheel

O/S mirror glass cracked

Pass 19 Dec 2012 47,048 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear springs are rusty at top

centre stop lamp inoperative

engine oil leak, possibly oil filter

frontmost exhaust bracket insecure

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall, cords exposed.

nearside rear tyre has a screw in the tread

Pass 12 Dec 2011 36,470 miles

engine oil leak

offside exterior mirror cracked but not affecting the view to rear

Fail 8 Dec 2011 36,470 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

offside exterior mirror cracked but not affecting the view to rear

Pass 25 Nov 2010 26,927 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 18,347 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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CP56 NSZ is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CP56 NSZ, 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 CP56 NSZ registered?

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

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