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AV06 OTH

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,393 mi
Last recorded98,393 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 98,393 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 96,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 96,427 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 95,989 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 92,166 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 92,166 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 86,268 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 86,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 83,819 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 76,270 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 63,359 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 49,286 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 42,588 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 42,584 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 36,410 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 18,444 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)

offside front brake lightly binding.

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 OTH is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AV06 OTH, 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 OTH is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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