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AJ55 WOV

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,596 mi
Last recorded84,596 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 WOV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2021 84,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor ring (1.6 (e))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 May 2020 78,343 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 75,436 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Jun 2019 75,436 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jul 2018 72,576 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER PART OF TYRE

Fail 2 Jul 2018 72,576 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER PART OF TYRE

Pass 30 Jun 2017 70,114 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre cracking ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge & cracking (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 70,114 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre cracking ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge & cracking (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 28 Jan 2016 63,136 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 63,136 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm3mm1mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 56,540 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Jan 2014 50,170 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 43,542 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)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 36,523 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 36,443 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

osf tyre unevenly worn on outer edge.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 30,588 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 25,009 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 19,589 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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AJ55 WOV is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AJ55 WOV, 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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AJ55 WOV is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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