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EN06 VKU

2006 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,701 mi
Last recorded17,701 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN06 VKU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2026 17,701 miles

Park brake just met minimum requirements.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 15,623 miles

Both rear tyres are perished.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 13,887 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 10,854 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 10,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 10,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 10,301 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 10,220 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 9,911 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 9,281 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 8,654 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 7,693 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 6,844 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 6,090 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 5,406 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 4,557 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 3,709 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 2,728 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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EN06 VKU is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EN06 VKU, 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 EN06 VKU registered?

EN06 VKU is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 June 2006.

Is EN06 VKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN06 VKU shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EN06 VKU have outstanding finance?

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