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AV06 JNF

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,144 mi
Last recorded90,144 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 JNF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 90,144 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 90,144 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 89,664 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear pipe sections (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

parking brake effort low

unable to see front outer brake pads clearly

Pass 4 Nov 2020 88,386 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

some play both front suspension leg top mounts

Fail 30 Oct 2020 88,351 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

some play both front suspension leg top mounts

Pass 30 Apr 2019 83,270 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 83,270 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 80,148 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear tyres perished

slight oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2018 80,148 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

2nd bonnet catch seized

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

high level stop lamp not working

oil level on minimum

rear tyres perished

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2017 77,040 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 73,544 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking

Offside rear tyre perishing/cracking

Oil leak lower engine

Pass 19 Mar 2015 70,562 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 70,556 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 63,450 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 55,418 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 55,418 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 47,156 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 40,014 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 32,414 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 24,875 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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AV06 JNF is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AV06 JNF, 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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AV06 JNF is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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