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AK06 WKT

2006 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

110,149 mi
Last recorded110,149 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 WKT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 110,149 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 110,149 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 102,394 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 99,373 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 97,459 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 97,459 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 95,239 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 89,287 miles

Note: Vehicle underside very muddy.

Rear tyres badly perishing.

Fail 9 May 2019 89,287 miles

Note: Vehicle underside very muddy.

Rear tyres badly perishing.

Windscreen washer not working Fronts (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 78,541 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Apr 2018 78,209 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 65,474 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 65,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 57,586 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 49,377 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 49,377 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front tyre inner shoulder heavy wear

Pass 13 Mar 2014 43,749 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 43,682 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 37,952 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 37,951 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 32,346 miles

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

n/s front tyre cut in side wall

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2011 25,810 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 20,835 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 20,835 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 15,158 miles

Nearside 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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AK06 WKT is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK06 WKT, 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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AK06 WKT is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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