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AK56 PCU

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,268 mi
Last recorded42,268 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 PCU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2022 42,268 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

o/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded .

Pass 30 Mar 2021 38,764 miles

Handbrake has only just met requirements will need adjustment or repair

nearside rear tyre in very poor condition due to deep cracks in tread

Pass 6 Feb 2020 34,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 25 Oct 2018 26,206 miles

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

Offside handbrake performance lower than expected

Pass 8 Sep 2017 24,518 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 22,941 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 20,775 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 18,049 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 16,255 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 14,418 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 12,686 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 10,387 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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AK56 PCU is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AK56 PCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK56 PCU registered?

AK56 PCU is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is AK56 PCU safe to buy?

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