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AJ06 JKV

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

46,679 mi
Last recorded46,679 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 JKV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 46,679 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake effort lower than drivers side

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 46,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake effort lower than drivers side

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 40,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +-2mm inside wear nearing limits (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear park brake effort reduced

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +-2mm inside wear nearing limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play in top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 35,473 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 32,051 miles

exhaust system heavily corroded.

Pass 6 Sep 2021 31,513 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 30,855 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 29,290 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 27,584 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 25,628 miles

Rear both rear tyre perished not excessive

Pass 22 Jun 2016 23,446 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 21,688 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 20,331 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 19,475 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 17,876 miles

both rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 11 Jun 2011 15,912 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 13,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 10,409 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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AJ06 JKV is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AJ06 JKV, 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 AJ06 JKV registered?

AJ06 JKV is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 June 2006.

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The MOT history for AJ06 JKV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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