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AP06 LJK

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

30,658 mi
Last recorded30,658 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 LJK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 30,658 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 24,290 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 21,203 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 17,424 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 11,552 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 11,280 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 9,825 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 9,158 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 8,442 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 8,197 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 7,932 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 7,440 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 7,440 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 6,728 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 6,004 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 5,043 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 LJK is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LJK, 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 AP06 LJK registered?

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

Is AP06 LJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP06 LJK shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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