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AV06 BYG

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

67,564 mi
Last recorded67,564 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 BYG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 67,564 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 62,176 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 62,163 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 54,419 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 54,405 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 51,516 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 51,343 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 51,072 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 50,828 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 49,577 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perished sidewall

nearside rear tyre perished sidewall

Fail 9 Dec 2016 49,577 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perished sidewall

nearside rear tyre perished sidewall

Pass 18 Jun 2015 49,535 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 45,270 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 35,377 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 23,093 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 15,366 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 9,613 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 9,613 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 7,275 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 BYG is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BYG, 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 BYG registered?

AV06 BYG is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is AV06 BYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV06 BYG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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