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EK06 OML

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,104 mi
Last recorded96,104 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 OML
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2022 96,104 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outers sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 89,659 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 89,277 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 86,116 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 86,116 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 77,276 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front and rear brake pads around 75% worn

Pass 13 Jul 2016 67,469 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 67,469 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 58,847 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 58,847 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 50,008 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 50,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 38,849 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 26,984 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 26,984 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 26,421 miles

front brake pads getting low.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 24,216 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 20,229 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 15,102 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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EK06 OML is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EK06 OML, 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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EK06 OML is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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