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AK56 PDV

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

104,111 mi
Last recorded104,111 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 PDV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 104,111 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 99,783 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 89,369 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 81,410 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 75,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel rear calipers sticking (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2016 62,894 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 11 May 2015 51,783 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 12 May 2014 40,645 miles

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

osf tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 17 May 2013 29,985 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 29,874 miles

All brake discs corroded

Fail 17 May 2011 29,874 miles

All brake discs corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 25,012 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 PDV is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PDV, 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 AK56 PDV registered?

AK56 PDV is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is AK56 PDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK56 PDV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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