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AP06 LJA

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,205 mi
Last recorded77,205 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 LJA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 27 May 2025 77,205 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 76,320 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 74,887 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 72,857 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 68,461 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 65,809 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 59,383 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 54,546 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 49,302 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 44,332 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 39,270 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 38,441 miles

(1) Nearside front tyre worn close to limit on inner edge.

(2) Nearside rear tyre worn down to 3mm.

(3) Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

(3) Rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Pass 27 May 2014 34,217 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 27,880 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 21,517 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 15,059 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 12,254 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 9,141 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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AP06 LJA 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 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 AP06 LJA, 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 AP06 LJA registered?

AP06 LJA is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 July 2006.

Is AP06 LJA safe to buy?

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