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AO06 DME

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,536 mi
Last recorded98,536 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 DME
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 98,536 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 98,536 miles

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 88,734 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 88,724 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 79,839 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 72,828 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 72,828 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 72,824 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 65,248 miles

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

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

centre stop light not working

Pass 24 Mar 2014 65,248 miles

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

centre stop light not working

Pass 22 Mar 2013 55,680 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 55,676 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear brake squeels and wheel hard to rotate.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 47,492 miles

both rear tyres perished.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 39,414 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 31,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 55,600 miles

rear brake pads appear low

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 DME is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DME, 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 DME is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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