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EF06 ALU

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,574 mi
Last recorded78,574 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 ALU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 78,574 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight play both front suspension leg top mounts

Fail 1 May 2021 78,574 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight play both front suspension leg top mounts

Pass 27 Jun 2016 73,649 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 64,137 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 64,137 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 52,994 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 52,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 39,863 miles

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

some brake bind offside front

Pass 6 Jul 2012 29,417 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 28,449 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 27,344 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 25,577 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)

Pass 27 May 2009 25,577 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 ALU is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EF06 ALU, 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 ALU registered?

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

Is EF06 ALU safe to buy?

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