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AO06 RSU

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

42,659 mi
Last recorded42,659 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 RSU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 42,659 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 29,445 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 18,652 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 18,652 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 12,411 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 11,415 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 11,003 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 10,023 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 9,448 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 8,662 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 7,742 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 6,955 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 6,159 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 5,623 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 5,023 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 4,404 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 3,807 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 3,261 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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AO06 RSU is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AO06 RSU, 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 AO06 RSU registered?

AO06 RSU is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is AO06 RSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO06 RSU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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