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EF06 AKP

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,174 mi
Last recorded96,174 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 AKP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 21 Sep 2024 96,174 miles

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

Offside Rear pannel damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 93,099 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 91,906 miles

Offside Rear light damaged slightly

Pass 18 Sep 2021 87,542 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light cover damaged

Offside Rear Wing damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2020 83,973 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 77,925 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 72,768 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 70,221 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 64,783 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 59,081 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 54,782 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 48,660 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 42,927 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 38,750 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 34,131 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 30,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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EF06 AKP is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EF06 AKP, 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 EF06 AKP registered?

EF06 AKP is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 May 2006.

Is EF06 AKP safe to buy?

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