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DA06 VEP

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,737 mi
Last recorded92,737 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 VEP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 92,737 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 92,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 83,715 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 83,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective SIDELIGHT (4.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective SIDELIGHT (4.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 80,792 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 72,033 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 67,005 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre minor split

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

Pass 31 May 2016 65,899 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 65,880 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 64,120 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 54,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 54,644 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 42,402 miles

slight brake bind on the o/s/f

Pass 26 Jun 2012 33,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jun 2012 33,780 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 25,963 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 20,793 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 15,884 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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DA06 VEP is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DA06 VEP, 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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DA06 VEP is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 July 2006.

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