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AU06 WHF

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,050 mi
Last recorded66,050 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 WHF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 66,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 66,050 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake discs in poor condition

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 48,657 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 48,657 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 May 2011 32,652 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 32,650 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 23,295 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 20,633 miles

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

both rear brakes slight bind

o/s/f brake slight bind

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 WHF is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 WHF, 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 WHF registered?

AU06 WHF is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 March 2006.

Is AU06 WHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU06 WHF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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