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AU06 VUH

2006 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,640 mi
Last recorded89,640 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 VUH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 89,640 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 77,904 miles

ADVISE EARLY ATTENTION TO N/S/R INNER SWEPT AREA OF BRAKE DISC

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r inner wheel rim is distorted

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

washer fluid jellyfied but clean windscreen

Pass 25 Feb 2014 77,904 miles

ADVISE EARLY ATTENTION TO N/S/R INNER SWEPT AREA OF BRAKE DISC

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r inner wheel rim is distorted

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

washer fluid jellyfied but clean windscreen

Pass 26 Feb 2013 66,284 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 55,498 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 46,405 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 35,341 miles

front brake pads are hard and slight noise

Pass 2 Mar 2009 24,372 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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AU06 VUH is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AU06 VUH, 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 AU06 VUH registered?

AU06 VUH is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 March 2006.

Is AU06 VUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU06 VUH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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