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EF06 AMX

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,976 mi
Last recorded63,976 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 AMX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 63,976 miles

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

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

sump corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 54,567 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 48,167 miles

exhaust pipework rusty

front discs worn/unable to see pads

screw in o/s/r tyre

Fail 31 May 2013 48,167 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre exhaust bracket has temperary repair

exhaust pipework rusty

front discs worn/unable to see pads

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2012 43,077 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 43,077 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 36,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

both front tyres severely worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Jun 2011 36,910 miles

both front tyres severely worn on inner edges

Pass 27 May 2010 28,751 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 19,880 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 19,880 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 AMX is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AMX, 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 AMX registered?

EF06 AMX is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 June 2006.

Is EF06 AMX safe to buy?

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