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AV06 BUE

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,376 mi
Last recorded71,376 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 BUE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 71,376 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 71,376 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 67,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge - 165/60/14

Pass 10 Apr 2017 63,007 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre is split on inner sidewall - 165/60/14

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Apr 2016 59,023 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 55,740 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 47,928 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 42,863 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Mar 2012 34,502 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to wear bars

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge and close to wear bars

Pass 16 Mar 2011 30,412 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 25,012 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 19,214 miles

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

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

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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AV06 BUE is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AV06 BUE, 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 AV06 BUE registered?

AV06 BUE is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 March 2006.

Is AV06 BUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV06 BUE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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