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AV06 NVK

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

109,509 mi
Last recorded109,509 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 NVK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 109,509 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 106,387 miles

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

repairs covered with undersealed

Fail 23 Jan 2025 106,371 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 97,073 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both front wheels, inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from interior mirror. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 97,066 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both front wheels, inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from interior mirror. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable/ calliper lever partially on.

Pass 9 Feb 2023 88,566 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 88,565 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 80,349 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 80,349 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 71,592 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 71,592 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2020 66,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 65,108 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 61,227 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre un-repairable ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 61,222 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre un-repairable ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

coolant level below Min

Pass 11 Nov 2015 57,512 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded through, no longer supporting system

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 57,473 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre exhaust bracket corroded through, no longer supporting system

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

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

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

oil level on Min

Pass 4 Nov 2014 51,396 miles

Exhaust centre section corroded, braket broken

Pass 6 Nov 2013 40,525 miles

Both Rear Tyres Old & Perished!

Exhaust Centre Section corroded Braket Broken!

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)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 40,495 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both Rear Tyres Old & Perished!

Exhaust Centre Section corroded Braket Broken!

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 36,366 miles

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

Centre Exhaust Bracket Broken

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 31,501 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 27,386 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Apr 2010 24,314 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 19,342 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 NVK is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NVK, 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 NVK is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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