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AO06 DLN

2006 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,133 mi
Last recorded113,133 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 DLN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2026 113,133 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 101,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 89,363 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Inner Driveshaft gaiter slightly leaking grease

Nearside Rear Door slightly stiff to open

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 85,924 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs worn and corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ends of N/S and O/S front to rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Top suspension mount has play

Fail 28 Jun 2022 85,867 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs worn and corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ends of N/S and O/S front to rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Top suspension mount has play

Pass 17 Jun 2021 80,048 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 80,048 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 75,839 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2020 75,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 72,990 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 72,982 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2018 66,469 miles

nearside and offside front discs dirt plates rusted and deteriorating

spray oil applied to front and rear hub and suspension components

Pass 10 Apr 2017 61,820 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 59,213 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 59,212 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 52,296 miles

1.n/s/r tyre wearing low on edges 2,o/s/r tyre wearing low on inside edge

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 42,376 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 31,092 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 20,999 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 12,035 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edges.

Pass 19 Feb 2010 8,452 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 6,338 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 DLN is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AO06 DLN, 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 DLN is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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