2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Kia Picanto MOT pass rate and common faults

3,693 MOT tests in 2024. 49.5% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time49.5%
Failed or needed repairs50.4%
Typical mileage at test70,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,693 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements9.5%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding9.0%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.9%
  4. Position lamp: not working6.9%
  5. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.6%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.4%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.3%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value3.4%
    156 marked dangerous
  9. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.4%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes45.6%
  2. Lights & electrics26.6%
  3. Suspension24.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)13.0%
  5. Body & chassis12.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks12.1%
  7. Tyres10.1%
  8. Steering6.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Service brake performance: excessively binding16.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure16.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.9%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.1%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Kia Picanto?

In 2024, 49.5% of 2006 Kia Picanto cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,693 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Kia Picanto?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; service brake performance: excessively binding; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2006 Kia Picanto reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).