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AK06 UBL

2006 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,972 mi
Last recorded39,972 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 UBL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 39,972 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 39,551 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 35,168 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 30,404 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 30,392 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f/r tyres in a poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2009 26,329 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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AK06 UBL is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UBL, 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 UBL registered?

AK06 UBL is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 April 2006.

Is AK06 UBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK06 UBL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK06 UBL have outstanding finance?

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