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CV06 TXC

2006 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,930 mi
Last recorded36,930 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV06 TXC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 36,930 miles

Central Rear exhaust corroded, not blowing or insecure

Fail 28 Jan 2020 36,930 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear exhaust corroded, not blowing or insecure

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear wheel bearing not tested due to brake bind

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 35,389 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 31,567 miles

All 4 tyres badly cracking

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60-70% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4 mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4 mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60-70% worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 31,566 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

All 4 tyres badly cracking

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60-70% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4 mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4 mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60-70% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2016 28,885 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 27,115 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 24,456 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 24,456 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 22,035 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 22,035 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 21,376 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 21,376 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 May 2011 21,337 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 18,899 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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CV06 TXC is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CV06 TXC, 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 CV06 TXC registered?

CV06 TXC is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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