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AU06 VUP

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,972 mi
Last recorded70,972 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 VUP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 70,972 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 70,972 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 May 2014 65,682 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 60,864 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel light on

Fail 28 May 2013 60,864 miles

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

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

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

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

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

fuel light on

Pass 28 May 2012 54,187 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 47,082 miles

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

nsr/osr brake pipes starting to corrode

nsr/osr tyres inner sidewalls deteriorating

Pass 10 May 2010 41,737 miles

ns/os rear brake pipes lightly corroding

ns/os rear tyres[inner sidewalls]deteriorating/splitting[165/60R14-75H]

ns/os rear wheel arches/inner wings dirty

Pass 11 May 2009 35,612 miles

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

nsr+osr tyres deteriorating[inner sidewalls]***165/60R14-75H***

osr exposed brake pipe lightly corroding

wheel arches dirty

Fail 11 May 2009 35,612 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

nsr+osr tyres deteriorating[inner sidewalls]***165/60R14-75H***

osr brake slightly binding

osr exposed brake pipe lightly corroding

wheel arches dirty

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 VUP is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VUP, 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 VUP registered?

AU06 VUP is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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