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AF06 OFS

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,315 mi
Last recorded83,315 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 OFS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 83,315 miles

bonnet latch seized

engine oil leak

handbrake feels tight,

Pass 27 Mar 2013 74,814 miles

all brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2013 74,811 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

all brake pipes corroded

battery terminal loose

Pass 21 Mar 2012 67,561 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 67,561 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 57,623 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 57,623 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 46,172 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 35,833 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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AF06 OFS is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF06 OFS, 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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What year was AF06 OFS registered?

AF06 OFS is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 March 2006.

Is AF06 OFS safe to buy?

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