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AO06 DLF

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

74,623 mi
Last recorded74,623 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 DLF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 74,623 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

secondary bonnet catch seized

Fail 24 Mar 2023 74,594 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 24 Mar 2022 71,725 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 71,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 front tyre slightly worn/wearing edges

Pass 17 Mar 2021 68,390 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

offside front tyre wearing slightly edges

secondary bonnet catch stiff

Pass 18 Mar 2020 65,963 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 65,962 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture brake pipe leaking, (b/pipe front to rear flexible) (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture brake pipe leaking, (b/pipe front to rear flexible) (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2019 62,313 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine possible oil filter leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

bonnet secondary catch not holding stuck in unlocked position.

Fail 15 Mar 2019 62,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side efficiency low (no lock) (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine possible oil filter leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

bonnet secondary catch not holding stuck in unlocked position.

Pass 14 Mar 2018 59,196 miles

Nearside Front Damage to tyre sidewall

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 59,196 miles

Nearside Front Damage to tyre sidewall

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 56,550 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% max 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 56,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60/14H (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% max 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 55,091 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 53,830 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 53,830 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 52,532 miles

n/s/f tyre wear inside edge

Pass 5 Mar 2013 51,445 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 50,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 49,344 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 43,213 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wear inside edge

Fail 27 Feb 2009 37,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 37,323 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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AO06 DLF is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 AO06 DLF, 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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AO06 DLF is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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