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CV56 ZPS

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,115 mi
Last recorded101,115 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 ZPS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 101,115 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 101,115 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 97,218 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 97,204 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 93,452 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 90,003 miles

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

slight brake bind both rears

Pass 1 Jul 2021 86,515 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 84,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 79,861 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 75,678 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 71,482 miles

Nearside rear tyre has abnormal on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2016 67,947 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 67,947 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 61,537 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 56,208 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 50,216 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 42,960 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 36,357 miles

Advise on o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 15 Nov 2010 36,357 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Advise on o/s/r tyre perished

Advise on wear to both front tyres

Pass 19 Nov 2009 29,292 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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CV56 ZPS is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CV56 ZPS, 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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CV56 ZPS is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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