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AV06 BYC

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,456 mi
Last recorded66,456 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 BYC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 66,456 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 60,975 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1656014 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 60,975 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1656014 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 55,887 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 52,330 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 52,324 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 47,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 47,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 42,037 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 35,805 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 27,259 miles

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2012 27,258 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2011 19,509 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 18,931 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 17,830 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 BYC is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BYC, 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 BYC registered?

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

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The MOT history for AV06 BYC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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