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AV06 BUW

2006 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,293 mi
Last recorded91,293 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 BUW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 91,293 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 91,293 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 81,246 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 72,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 63,932 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 63,932 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 56,987 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 46,727 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear brake lightly binding.

offside front brake lightly binding.

Pass 26 Apr 2010 38,766 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 31,992 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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AV06 BUW is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BUW, 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 AV06 BUW registered?

AV06 BUW is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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