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EF06 AOC

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

59,418 mi
Last recorded59,418 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 AOC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 59,418 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 54,932 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 54,903 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 51,316 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 50,971 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively all (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 49,024 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 44,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 41,403 miles

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

Rear outer wall tyres perishing

Pass 29 Aug 2017 40,855 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 39,918 miles

Rear tyres sidewalls heavily cracked and perished

offside front and both rear wheels binding slightly

Fail 5 Sep 2016 39,897 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear tyres sidewalls heavily cracked and perished

offside front and both rear wheels binding slightly

Pass 28 Aug 2015 38,339 miles

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 27 Aug 2015 38,336 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 8 Aug 2014 36,329 miles

rear tyres perished resulting in cracks

Pass 2 Sep 2013 34,540 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/rear tyre cracked on side walls ,but not showing cord

Pass 4 Sep 2012 32,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 310,003 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 27,282 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 22,315 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 AOC is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AOC, 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 AOC is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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