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AO06 UAR

2006 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

73,361 mi
Last recorded73,361 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 UAR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 73,361 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 66,761 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing have wear or free play

Fail 7 Jun 2022 66,742 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing have wear or free play

Pass 24 May 2021 60,413 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and both front top rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 May 2021 60,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and both front top rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on the inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 55,281 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 55,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Seat belt clasp locking mechanism (7.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 49,972 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 35,816 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 8 Jun 2016 35,640 miles

Centre Brake light not working

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 27,499 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 25,003 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 21,421 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 19,063 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 19,063 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 14,707 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 10,379 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 6,242 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 6,175 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 UAR is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UAR, 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 UAR registered?

AO06 UAR is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 April 2006.

Is AO06 UAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO06 UAR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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