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AP06 OJL

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,906 mi
Last recorded81,906 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 OJL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 81,906 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both sides top suspension mounts have lift/play

brake pedal anti slip worn

child seats fitted in rear adult belts not checked

front brake pads getting low

front exhaust flexi mesh coming adrift

front tyres very low inside edges

nsf valve perished

nsf wheel bearing has play

osf brake has slight bind

osf to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

windscreen chipped

Fail 24 Jun 2017 81,904 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 68,570 miles

unable to test n/s/r and o/s/r seatbelts due to childseats

Fail 14 Jun 2016 68,570 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

unable to test n/s/r and o/s/r seatbelts due to childseats

Fail 4 Jun 2016 68,444 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

nearside ABS pick up ring broken but warning light not on

rear exhaust hanger detached but system still adequately supported

slight play in offside suspension top mount

Pass 16 Jun 2015 59,757 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 56,804 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 56,804 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 52,262 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 52,252 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 45,206 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 45,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

drivers wiper blade split

osf wheel tight to turn

Pass 12 Jul 2011 37,601 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Jul 2010 30,872 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 24,148 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 OJL is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AP06 OJL, 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 OJL is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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