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BU06 DJY

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

117,856 mi
Last recorded117,856 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 DJY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 117,856 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

High level brake light in op

Pass 17 Oct 2019 111,020 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front indicator bulbs fading slightly white

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

oil leak

surface corrosion coil springs

tailgate difficult to open during mot test due to accident damage

Fail 16 Oct 2019 111,019 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front indicator bulbs fading slightly white

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

oil leak

surface corrosion coil springs

tailgate difficult to open during mot test due to accident damage

Pass 1 Nov 2018 104,074 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 104,074 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 101,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2017 98,857 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Park brake travel high

Wipers smearing slightly

Fail 18 Apr 2017 98,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Park brake travel high

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 4 May 2016 87,864 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Unable to fully see front brake pads

Fail 3 May 2016 87,834 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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Unable to fully see front brake pads

Pass 21 Apr 2015 75,760 miles

Unable to fully see front or rear brake pads

Fail 21 Apr 2015 75,760 miles

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

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

Unable to fully see front or rear brake pads

Pass 2 May 2014 63,332 miles

Centre stop light inop

Offside fornt side light dim

Offside front brake grabbing slightly

Unable to fully see all bakes due to wheel and trim design

Pass 7 May 2013 53,722 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front registration plate slightly delaminated

Fail 26 Apr 2012 42,848 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 42,848 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 33,287 miles

Both rear tyres perrished and cracking

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 33,287 miles

Both rear tyres perrished and cracking

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 23,933 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn and perrished

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)

Unable to fully see front brakes

Wiper blades poor

Pass 27 Apr 2010 23,933 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn and perrished

Unable to fully see front brakes

Wiper blades poor

Pass 14 May 2009 15,037 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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BU06 DJY is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BU06 DJY, 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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BU06 DJY is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 May 2006.

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