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AO06 KTX

2006 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,641 mi
Last recorded81,641 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 KTX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 81,641 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and brake slight brake bind (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tyres perrished

Pass 24 Aug 2020 79,032 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 75,383 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 75,383 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 63,058 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

various components corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2018 63,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cut to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cut to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

various components corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2017 47,544 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

various suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2017 47,533 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

various suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2016 46,111 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 46,111 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 44,065 miles

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

nearside rear wheel is slitley binding

Fail 11 Mar 2015 44,064 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

nearside rear wheel is slitley binding

Pass 17 Mar 2014 41,938 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 39,616 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 396,615 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 36,175 miles

n/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 15 Mar 2011 32,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f and n/s/r slight brake bind

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2010 25,555 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cuts in outer wall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2009 19,535 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 KTX is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 KTX, 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 KTX is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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