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DA06 VFE

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,585 mi
Last recorded148,585 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 148,585 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 129,006 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)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 129,006 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)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 119,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 115,229 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

windscreen wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 8 Aug 2015 115,229 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit and has cut to sidewall recommend replace

rear brake discs corroded

windscreen wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 7 Aug 2014 108,691 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2013 93,244 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 75,371 miles

Corrosion to exhaust.

Some corrosion to front & rear brake discs

Fail 16 Aug 2012 75,371 miles

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)

Corrosion to exhaust.

Some corrosion to front & rear brake discs

Pass 17 Aug 2011 57,001 miles

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still fully supported

Pass 27 May 2010 35,683 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 12,384 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 VFE is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VFE, 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 VFE is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 August 2006.

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