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DE06 EHF

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,055 mi
Last recorded98,055 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 EHF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 98,055 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount / bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

moisture around engine / gearbox areas

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear metal brake pipe corroding

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 22 Oct 2018 89,222 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2018 89,131 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe heavily deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively brake pads have worn unevenly (1.2.1 (f))

oil residue engine & gearbox area's

rear axle beam is corroding

Pass 16 Sep 2017 77,845 miles

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

Parking brake has no reserve travel

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 77,845 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake has no reserve travel

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 70,076 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front ABS ring is cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2015 60,934 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating with small leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 52,824 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 44,746 miles

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

offside front and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Sep 2012 38,511 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 38,466 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 32,513 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 28,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

high level stop lamp not working

near side rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 2 Mar 2011 28,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

high level stop lamp not working

near side rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 11 Mar 2010 21,936 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 14,936 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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DE06 EHF is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE06 EHF, 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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DE06 EHF is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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