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CE06 EVJ

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

70,740 mi
Last recorded70,740 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE06 EVJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 70,740 miles

Offside rear brake operation noisy

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 70,740 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside rear brake operation noisy

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 70,570 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 70,570 miles

Central Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 68,745 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 66,783 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 65,630 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 64,707 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 64,707 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 63,802 miles

front brake discs are showing signs of wear

Fail 13 Aug 2015 63,801 miles

Battery insecure incorrect battery fitted (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust front pipe inner and outer flex broken and has minor leak

front brake discs are showing signs of wear

Fail 11 Jul 2014 57,966 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 57,966 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 49,121 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 30 Mar 2012 41,981 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2011 33,679 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 33,665 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2010 25,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 18,775 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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CE06 EVJ is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CE06 EVJ, 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 CE06 EVJ registered?

CE06 EVJ is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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