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AO06 OFT

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,845 mi
Last recorded76,845 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 OFT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 76,845 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 10 Apr 2019 76,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2018 62,571 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 62,571 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 62,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discoloured from excessive heat (3.5.1i)

Offside rear light cluster is loose and secured by tape

Pass 3 Apr 2017 51,835 miles

brake pipes coated in mud

coil springs corroded

damage to car

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 30 Mar 2016 41,611 miles

coil springs corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2015 33,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Apr 2014 26,808 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to see brake pads thickness

Pass 11 Apr 2013 20,747 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 16,985 miles

front wiper blades worn

Pass 14 Apr 2011 10,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Apr 2011 10,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 4,445 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 3,981 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 OFT is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OFT, 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 OFT registered?

AO06 OFT is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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