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AO06 DMF

2006 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,137 mi
Last recorded89,137 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 DMF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 89,137 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 71,709 miles

general underbody component corrosion

Fail 20 Aug 2021 71,709 miles

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

general underbody component corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2020 67,993 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear sill deformed

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 60,312 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 58,223 miles

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

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

handbrake just met limits

n/s/r sill damaged

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 12 Oct 2018 58,223 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

handbrake just met limits

n/s/r sill damaged

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2017 51,271 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 51,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 42,598 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 35,583 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 30,774 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 26,617 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 26,159 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 24,840 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 21,493 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 18,045 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 DMF is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DMF, 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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What year was AO06 DMF registered?

AO06 DMF is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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