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EF06 AKO

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,523 mi
Last recorded90,523 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 AKO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 90,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 88,004 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 85,451 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 82,656 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 82,656 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 May 2019 75,833 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 4 May 2018 70,317 miles

engine light is on

Fail 4 May 2018 70,316 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine light is on

middle exhaust bracket is broken

oil leak

rear brake pads and discs are wearing and rusty

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 15 May 2017 65,169 miles

engine light is on

middle exhaust bracket broken

oil leak

Pass 9 May 2016 58,680 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2015 53,133 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 44,942 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 36,523 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 31,416 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 31,416 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 27,329 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 19,207 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 8,859 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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EF06 AKO is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EF06 AKO, 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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EF06 AKO is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 May 2006.

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