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AK06 UCG

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,784 mi
Last recorded108,784 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 UCG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 108,784 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front seat missing

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear seats missing

Pass 28 Nov 2018 105,671 miles

no n/s and rear seat fitted time of test can not check seat belts

Fail 27 Nov 2018 105,651 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak emission fail (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box joint broke (8.2.1.1 (b))

no n/s and rear seat fitted time of test can not check seat belts

Pass 22 Nov 2017 101,932 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 101,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement osf wheel binding. (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel tell tale brake light illuminated on dash. (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 96,439 miles

O/s/f brake binding slightly

Rear coil springs corroded

Oil leak Would recommend oil leak investigation ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 87,318 miles

Both front and rear coil springs corroded

N/s/f tyre worn from edges and getting low on treads would strong advice change

Fail 18 Sep 2015 87,061 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front and rear coil springs corroded

N/s/f tyre worn from edges and getting low on treads would strong advice change

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 77,420 miles

Bonnet safety mechinism not working

Fail 16 Oct 2014 773,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Bonnet safety mechinism not working

Pass 19 Jul 2013 65,583 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 59,453 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 6 Jul 2011 46,540 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 32,637 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 18,293 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)

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 UCG is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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