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AK06 CNV

2006 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

82,201 mi
Last recorded82,201 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 CNV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 82,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 81,844 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 80,870 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 80,499 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 78,273 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 77,151 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 74,683 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 71,206 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 71,206 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose Locking nut loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2016 67,549 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 64,041 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 59,602 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 59,602 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 45,357 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 48,349 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Cannot see brake pads due to wheel/trim design. Test as presented

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 43,761 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 40,826 miles

front tyres worn on edges, rear brake pads well worn

Pass 6 Apr 2009 34,258 miles

slight drag offside rear brake

Fail 3 Apr 2009 34,258 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight drag offside rear brake

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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AK06 CNV is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AK06 CNV, 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 AK06 CNV registered?

AK06 CNV is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 March 2006.

Is AK06 CNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK06 CNV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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