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EF06 AKU

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,650 mi
Last recorded21,650 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2025 21,650 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 20,646 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 19,609 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 18,431 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 17,760 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 17,230 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 16,282 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 15,524 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 14,720 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 14,096 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 13,554 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 13,209 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 12,830 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 12,542 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 12,355 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 12,330 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 10,868 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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EF06 AKU is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 AKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EF06 AKU?

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What year was EF06 AKU registered?

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

Is EF06 AKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF06 AKU shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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