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CE06 AVL

2006 Kia Picanto LX

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,236 mi
Last recorded85,236 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto LX47,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE06 AVL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto LX
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 85,236 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f wheel dust guard corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2012 85,236 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f wheel dust guard corroded

Pass 6 May 2011 73,975 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2011 73,975 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 57,972 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 38,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front disks are rusty

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside

rear disks are rusty

rear tyres getting low

rear wiper blade split

Fail 18 Mar 2009 38,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front disks are rusty

n/s/f wiper worn

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside

rear disks are rusty

rear tyres getting low

rear wiper blade split

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto LX?

Based on 894 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
4,258
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21
position lamp(s) not working 14
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Registration plate lamp not working 6
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CE06 AVL is a 2006 Kia Picanto LX in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2006 Kia Picanto LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 47,946 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 LX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE06 AVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto LX typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Kia Picanto LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CE06 AVL is a 2006 Kia Picanto LX, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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