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AV06 OTL

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

92,408 mi
Last recorded92,408 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 92,408 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 88,088 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 88,088 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement cambelt side (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 83,212 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 77,966 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 77,966 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 75,320 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 70,470 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 70,470 miles

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

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

high level brake light is not working

Pass 29 Jul 2019 67,236 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 67,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 63,547 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 59,549 miles

center exhaust metal mount is broken

offside front tyre is worn low on inner edge

Fail 19 Jul 2017 59,549 miles

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

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

center exhaust metal mount is broken

offside front tyre is worn low on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2016 55,360 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 55,301 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 50,427 miles

foot brake pedal anti slip provision worn on one edge

Fail 30 Jul 2015 50,427 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

foot brake pedal anti slip provision worn on one edge

Pass 28 Jul 2014 46,125 miles

n/s & o/s/f tyres worn to legal limit on inner shoulders

Pass 1 Aug 2013 40,430 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 40,426 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside parking brake lever on caliper has restricted movement.

Pass 30 Jul 2012 34,996 miles

All brakes feel tighter than expected

Child seat fitted to nearside rear preventing full inspection of seat belt

Clutch very heavy & difficult to regulate

Pass 1 Aug 2011 28,069 miles

Brake fluid level close to minimum

Rear brakes feel tight & parking brake requires a good pull to reach efficiency

Screw in centre of nearside rear tyre tread (Marked on sidewall)

Wiper blades not clearing very well

Pass 4 Aug 2010 22,561 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 18,709 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 18,709 miles

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

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

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

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 OTL is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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