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EF06 AOA

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,037 mi
Last recorded105,037 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 AOA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 105,037 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 105,006 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both side (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 103,433 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 100,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 92,943 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 82,717 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 76,297 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 69,912 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 65,252 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle pipe bracket corroded off, but fairly secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front shock mount has slight play

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inside

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

Offside handbrake effort a little low

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2017 61,806 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Oct 2017 61,770 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Oct 2016 58,046 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 56,048 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 56,048 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 53,420 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 53,420 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 52,748 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 49,162 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 46,444 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 45,973 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 39,505 miles

centre to rear exhaust pipe bracket corroded and broken off

Pass 29 Nov 2010 29,904 miles

front wipers starting to streak

Pass 10 Dec 2009 19,445 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 15,065 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 May 2009 15,065 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 AOA is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AOA, 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 AOA is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 May 2006.

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