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BU06 DKL

2006 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

67,520 mi
Last recorded67,520 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 DKL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 67,520 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 67,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 56,819 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre has slight cut in sidewall

Fail 8 Jun 2015 56,819 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre has slight cut in sidewall

Pass 13 Jun 2014 46,113 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2014 46,113 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2013 35,129 miles

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

Oil leak

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 8 Jun 2013 35,129 miles

Oil leak

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 19 Jun 2012 25,005 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 25,005 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2011 13,403 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 7,178 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 5,639 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 DKL is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DKL, 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 BU06 DKL registered?

BU06 DKL is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 June 2006.

Is BU06 DKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU06 DKL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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