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AF06 XGJ

2006 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

51,724 mi
Last recorded51,724 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 XGJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 51,724 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 51,097 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 51,097 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 50,216 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 49,466 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 49,446 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 48,718 miles

Offside Front Slight play in top mount

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 45,119 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 41,671 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 37,550 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 37,550 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 32,863 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 28,214 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Mar 2014 24,705 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 24,260 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 24,251 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 22,361 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perrish

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 22,361 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 26 Mar 2011 19,435 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 15,122 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 15,122 miles

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

n/s/f tyre getting low.

Pass 13 Feb 2009 8,252 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 8,252 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 XGJ is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XGJ, 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 XGJ registered?

AF06 XGJ is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is AF06 XGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF06 XGJ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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