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AO06 GOX

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,791 mi
Last recorded39,791 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 GOX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 39,791 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 24 Sep 2024 38,839 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Fail 16 Sep 2024 38,834 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 24 Jul 2023 37,819 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 36,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 35,872 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 35,855 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 34,816 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 34,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 32,880 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 31,028 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 28,633 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 28,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 25,741 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 25,732 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 23,565 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 6 Mar 2013 18,932 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 16,141 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 10,873 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 7,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Mar 2009 7,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 GOX is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GOX, 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 GOX registered?

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

Is AO06 GOX safe to buy?

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