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AX06 FOA

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

89,393 mi
Last recorded89,393 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX06 FOA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 89,393 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 88,301 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 88,298 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 87,365 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 87,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 86,832 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 86,832 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 86,575 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 84,839 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 84,839 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 84,140 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 84,140 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 81,739 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 81,739 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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Pass 11 Jul 2016 76,800 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed outer sidewall

exhaust system corroded & front pipe flexi deteroted

Fail 11 Jul 2016 76,800 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed outer sidewall

Offside Front brake slight bind

Offside Rear tyre stepped inner edge &perished

exhaust system corroded & front pipe flexi deteroted

Pass 17 Jul 2015 71,550 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on edge and scuffed on sidewall.

Fail 17 Jul 2015 71,550 miles

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

exhaut hanging brackets broken.

o/s/r tyre worn on edge and scuffed on sidewall.

slight bind to o/s/f brake.

Pass 17 Jul 2014 63,745 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wall damaged and scuffed

offside front tyre wall splitting on inner wall,but no cords showing

offside rear tyre feathering on tread inner edge

Fail 17 Jul 2014 63,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wall damaged and scuffed

offside front tyre wall splitting on inner wall,but no cords showing

offside rear tyre feathering on tread inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2013 56,083 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 48,846 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 41,649 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 31,162 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 30,841 miles

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

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN SLIGHTLY

SMALL CUTS IN OUTER SIDEWALL OF FRONT NEARSIDE TYRE

Pass 21 Jul 2009 16,628 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)

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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AX06 FOA is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc 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 AX06 FOA, 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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AX06 FOA is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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