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AD06 TJU

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

144,095 mi
Last recorded144,095 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 TJU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 144,095 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 138,726 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded, all.

CV Boot gaitor, NSF, shows signs of leaking but no obvious splits.

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

Nearside rear park brake holding slightly.

Offside front slightly smeery.

Pass 18 Jun 2019 132,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 165/60h14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 165/60h14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 125,690 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 125,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 118,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight delaminating (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 111,559 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 103,272 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leaking from corrosion on the sump

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 96,257 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 83,754 miles

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

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

both rear wheels binding slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2012 67,976 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 67,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 55,471 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 44,601 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust mounting corroded away but system still substantially supported

Pass 8 Jun 2009 32,009 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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AD06 TJU is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AD06 TJU, 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 AD06 TJU registered?

AD06 TJU is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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