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AK06 UBN

2006 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

81,561 mi
Last recorded81,561 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 UBN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 81,561 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 81,561 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 77,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 77,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy section of exhaust rattling and has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 71,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 70,550 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 70,550 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 69,880 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 69,878 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 62,862 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 60,141 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 56,981 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 53,548 miles

Rear tyres slightly dteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2015 52,416 miles

n/s/r tyre deteriorated slightly

Fail 29 Apr 2015 52,415 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/r tyre deteriorated slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2014 48,646 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 43,787 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 38,399 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 30,021 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 25,127 miles

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

off side front tyre heavy inner shoulder wear

Pass 27 Apr 2009 18,607 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 UBN is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UBN, 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 UBN registered?

AK06 UBN is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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