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AO06 PZE

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

145,907 mi
Last recorded145,907 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 PZE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 145,907 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn through on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 144,538 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn through on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 144,535 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn through on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 142,910 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn through on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 142,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn through on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 141,440 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 141,440 miles

Emissions not tested Due to oil being over filled. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 130,571 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 130,571 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s/r brake disc badly warped causing car to judder when applied (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 120,684 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 108,852 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 108,852 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 99,051 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 99,051 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 89,505 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 89,505 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 82,474 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 82,474 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 80,693 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 78,660 miles

noise from brakes

Pass 29 Mar 2010 68,507 miles

Battery insecure

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 3 Apr 2009 59,966 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 59,966 miles

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

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 PZE is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 PZE, 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 PZE is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 April 2006.

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