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DA55 KWU

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

82,052 mi
Last recorded82,052 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 KWU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 82,052 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 82,048 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 72,484 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer & inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 72,165 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 61,945 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 61,943 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 56,138 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 54,701 miles

various brake pipe started to corrod

Pass 1 Oct 2019 52,902 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 52,902 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 48,899 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 49,897 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 46,767 miles

both front tyres low tread

nearside front to rear brake pipe started to corrod

offside front brake pipe started to corrod

Pass 30 Sep 2016 42,887 miles

Various brake pipes have started to corrode

Fail 30 Sep 2016 42,887 miles

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

Rear brake imbalance is 22% and requires attention

Various brake pipes have started to corrode

Pass 30 Sep 2015 39,182 miles

Both rear brakes are binding slightly

Nearside Rear brake disc is corroded

o/s/f brake pipe is corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2015 39,182 miles

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

Both rear brakes are binding slightly

Nearside Rear brake disc is corroded

o/s/f brake pipe is corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 35,142 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 35,142 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 30,558 miles

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

nearside washer jet req adjustment

Pass 27 Sep 2012 27,227 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 27,217 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 21,885 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 18,758 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 18,715 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 13,942 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)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 11,994 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 11,994 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2009 11,935 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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DA55 KWU is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 DA55 KWU, 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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DA55 KWU is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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