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AV06 NVO

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,128 mi
Last recorded91,128 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 91,128 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 87,169 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 87,169 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2023 82,140 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 82,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 78,341 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 77,936 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2021 77,936 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 73,836 miles

Oil leak ()

clutch pedal slightly sticking

o/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge & perished

vehicles rear brakes have slight uneven application

Fail 31 Mar 2018 73,836 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

clutch pedal slightly sticking

o/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge & perished

vehicles rear brakes have slight uneven application

Pass 28 Mar 2017 66,299 miles

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Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/f brake slightly binding

vehicles front brakes have slight uneven application

Pass 15 Mar 2016 66,011 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 65,997 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

passenger door does not latch securely closed bonnet latch seized (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

noise from rear brakes

Pass 3 Mar 2015 65,652 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 27 Feb 2015 65,651 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 18 Feb 2014 64,481 miles

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

brake fluid leve slightly low

clutch stiff

exspansion bottle top missing

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear wiper blade split

slight damager nearside rear seat belt

wear cltch pedal rubber

Fail 17 Feb 2014 64,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

brake fluid leve slightly low

clutch stiff

exspansion bottle top missing

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear wiper blade split

slight damager nearside rear seat belt

wear cltch pedal rubber

Fail 18 Feb 2013 58,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 58,170 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 51,381 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 45,249 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 45,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 37,437 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 31,302 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 NVO is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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