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AV06 OTM

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,240 mi
Last recorded29,240 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 OTM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 29,240 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 28,348 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 27,418 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 26,175 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 26,175 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 24,378 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 22,535 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 20,896 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 19,868 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 19,868 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 18,420 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 17,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

Pass 20 Apr 2016 15,724 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 14,156 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 12,495 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 12,495 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 10,934 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 9,326 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 7,609 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 5,846 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 4,274 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 OTM is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OTM, 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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What year was AV06 OTM registered?

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

Is AV06 OTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV06 OTM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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