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CY06 CJE

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,294 mi
Last recorded72,294 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY06 CJE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 72,294 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 8 May 2015 63,627 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 53,240 miles

front brake discs coroded on inside edges

Pass 26 Mar 2013 47,374 miles

eml on

Fail 25 Mar 2013 47,374 miles

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

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

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

eml on

offside front brake disc corroded and pitted on inner face

Pass 16 Mar 2012 41,148 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 41,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

eml on

Pass 21 Mar 2011 34,781 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2011 34,778 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 6 Mar 2010 27,944 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front lamps poor requires bulbs

Pass 7 Mar 2009 21,221 miles

front top strut bearings dry on turning

offside rear tyre worn slightly on inner/outer edge

Fail 7 Mar 2009 21,221 miles

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

front top strut bearings dry on turning

offside rear tyre worn slightly on inner/outer edge

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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CY06 CJE is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CY06 CJE, 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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CY06 CJE is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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