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AD06 VXJ

2006 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,998 mi
Last recorded161,998 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 VXJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2020 161,998 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor wont stay in stored position (3.1 (a) (i))

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

steering wheel fabric cover becoming detached from wheel (advise attention)

Pass 15 May 2019 144,526 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 10 May 2019 144,502 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure centre section has three mounting brackets missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 30 May 2018 135,587 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 128,337 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 120,293 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 108,992 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 96,724 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 96,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

no oil showing on dipstick, topped up 1l

Pass 15 Jun 2013 86,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

center exhaust bracket corroded

nsr brake binding

osf brake binding

osf wiper blade smeary

Pass 30 Jun 2012 75,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 63,972 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pedal anti slip worn

center exhaust hanger missing

engine oil below min, topped up 1l

front tyres worn

o/s wiper split

o/s/r tyre worn

rear discs worn

Fail 29 Jun 2011 63,972 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pedal anti slip worn

center exhaust hanger missing

engine oil below min, topped up 1l

front tyres worn

o/s wiper split

o/s/r tyre worn

rear discs worn

Pass 24 Jun 2010 53,946 miles

front discs slightly worn

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Jun 2009 40,950 miles

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

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

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 VXJ is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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