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DE06 CAU

2006 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,457 mi
Last recorded111,457 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 CAU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 111,457 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 111,282 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 103,178 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 103,178 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 93,094 miles

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

all brake pipes covered in plastic coating

Fail 7 Mar 2018 93,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front slightly binding

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

all brake pipes covered in plastic coating

Pass 29 Mar 2017 84,976 miles

exhaust front flex poor

rear tyres perishing

slight binding on rear brakes

Pass 26 Mar 2016 75,730 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 75,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 70,144 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 66,310 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 66,310 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 63,671 miles

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

rear discs heavilly coroded

Fail 25 Mar 2013 63,671 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear discs heavilly coroded

Pass 9 Mar 2012 58,096 miles

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

both rear tyres have age cracking on sidewalls

slight corosion on rear discs inner face

Pass 21 Mar 2011 49,957 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

nearside wiper split

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 29 Mar 2010 45,713 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 43,005 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 43,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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DE06 CAU is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 DE06 CAU, 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 DE06 CAU registered?

DE06 CAU is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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