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EF06 ALO

2006 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,399 mi
Last recorded75,399 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 ALO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 75,399 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 72,537 miles

E>M>L> on brake light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases snapped at flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin cant see to measure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 72,573 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

E>M>L> on brake light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases snapped at flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin cant see to measure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 55,972 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 55,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 May 2014 53,917 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 49,385 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 44,832 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 40,277 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 36,412 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 32,980 miles

Airbag warning lamp on

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 ALO is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ALO, 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

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What year was EF06 ALO registered?

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

Is EF06 ALO safe to buy?

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