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AP06 LJV

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,306 mi
Last recorded89,306 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 LJV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 May 2021 89,306 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all brake pipes excessivly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front rear arm bushes excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both rubber blade fallen apart (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction mirror glass missing (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position sometimes doesnt shut just stays open (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Window in an unacceptable condition missing / broken glass in car (3.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment doesnt do anything (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box broken off and hanging on rubber and rear axle extremly dangerous (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt installation has a rail or other harsh object fitted without suitable padding as required seat belts fitted but no rear seats fitted (10.1 (j))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability both top mounts (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 severly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear all rear seats missing

Pass 31 Dec 2019 77,232 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 66,642 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

parking brake performance only just met

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Jan 2018 63,627 miles

bonnet safty catch tight.

Fail 4 Jan 2018 63,606 miles

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

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

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

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

bonnet safty catch tight.

Pass 3 Jan 2017 57,393 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 45,255 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 31,562 miles

offside rear tyre perished/cracked

wiper blades dont clear screen well

Pass 25 Feb 2014 28,788 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/r tyre cracked on shoulders

Pass 27 Feb 2013 24,757 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 20,886 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 17,306 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 14,771 miles

Front number plate cracked

Washer jets weak

Fail 15 Jun 2010 14,771 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front number plate cracked

Washer jets weak

Pass 23 Jun 2009 11,532 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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AP06 LJV 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 80%.

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 AP06 LJV, 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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AP06 LJV is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 July 2006.

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