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AV06 BYF

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

101,121 mi
Last recorded101,121 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 BYF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2018 101,121 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer to pipe clamp insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 91,587 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside rear light unit damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 91,585 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside rear light unit damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 82,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil level close to minimum

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Slight oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2016 82,989 miles

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

Oil level close to minimum

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Slight oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2015 78,563 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 78,565 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 74,558 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 74,552 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F Tyre pressure very low

O/S/F Side light dim

Pass 28 Aug 2013 69,186 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 68,053 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 68,053 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 May 2012 63,263 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 58,298 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 45,769 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 45,769 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 27 May 2009 34,141 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 BYF is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AV06 BYF, 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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AV06 BYF is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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