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AV06 NVJ

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

55,433 mi
Last recorded55,433 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 55,433 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly.

Pass 1 Jun 2016 49,073 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 49,073 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 46,900 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 43,173 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 43,173 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 40,850 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 40,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front brake slightly binding "ON"

Pass 23 Oct 2012 36,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

throttle cable bracket 1 bolt missing

Fail 21 Oct 2011 32,272 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 32,272 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 27,784 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 16,704 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 16,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 NVJ is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 NVJ, 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 NVJ registered?

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

Is AV06 NVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV06 NVJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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