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AF06 PJU

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,379 mi
Last recorded43,379 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 PJU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 43,379 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 43,379 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended does not hold the seat belt in the buckle properly (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 May 2025 41,562 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Top mount has play

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Top mount has play

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 41,561 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Top mount has play

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Top mount has play

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 40,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 39,165 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp has been repaired with bracket

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 37,198 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 37,127 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high headlight sitting high (above bumper) (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 36,067 miles

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 34,974 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 32,714 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 31,352 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 28,500 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 23,627 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 20 Feb 2015 19,043 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 14,452 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 10,649 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 10,176 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 10,101 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 10,019 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 8,126 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 PJU is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AF06 PJU, 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 PJU registered?

AF06 PJU is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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