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AF06 PJV

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

15,045 mi
Last recorded15,045 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 PJV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 15,045 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 14,827 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 14,827 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 14,606 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 14,352 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 14,093 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 13,750 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Feb 2020 13,434 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 13,434 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 12,830 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 12,119 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 12,119 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 11,019 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 9,998 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 8,867 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 7,785 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 7,785 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 6,699 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 5,791 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 4,924 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 3,977 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 3,149 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 PJV is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF06 PJV registered?

AF06 PJV is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 March 2006.

Is AF06 PJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF06 PJV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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