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AD06 TMY

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

75,840 mi
Last recorded75,840 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 TMY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 75,840 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside. Inner and outer sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle trailing arms Nearside and offside corroded.

Pass 17 Oct 2024 71,420 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 71,418 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 65,076 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 60,319 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 60,157 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 55,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 53,114 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 49,174 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 45,655 miles

Rear both tyres have slight cracking to tread,ply not showing

Pass 9 May 2017 42,098 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 38,372 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 37,872 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 36,702 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges, close too legal limit(1.6mm)

nearside rear coil spring corroded(not broken)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 34,583 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 32,295 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 30,231 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 27,843 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 23,104 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 TMY is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 TMY, 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 TMY registered?

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

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