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DA06 VEV

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

49,321 mi
Last recorded49,321 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 VEV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 49,321 miles

uneven tyre wear ,

Fail 14 Aug 2015 49,317 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

uneven tyre wear ,

Pass 14 Aug 2014 41,072 miles

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

both rear tyres side walls

Fail 13 Aug 2014 41,072 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres side walls

Pass 10 Jul 2013 28,045 miles

rear tyre side walls

Pass 31 Jul 2012 18,070 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 17,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 11,131 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 9,449 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 9,449 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 8,410 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 VEV is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DA06 VEV, 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 DA06 VEV registered?

DA06 VEV is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 August 2006.

Is DA06 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA06 VEV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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