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DE06 EHZ

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

134,860 mi
Last recorded134,860 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 EHZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2020 134,860 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 129,256 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 120,127 miles

vehicle presenter has been informed of any advisory items

Fail 29 Jan 2018 120,127 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

vehicle presenter has been informed of any advisory items

Pass 25 Jan 2017 107,922 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 107,922 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 96,359 miles

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

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

all 4 suspension coil springs corroding

Fail 27 Jan 2016 96,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

all 4 suspension coil springs corroding

eml on

Pass 25 Feb 2015 88,439 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 78,818 miles

Both front suspension coil springs corroding

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

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

This is an observation and does not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted.

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge - still legal - just - (tread not as deep as centre)

o/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge - still legal - just - (tread not as deep as centre)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 78,817 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Both front suspension coil springs corroding

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

This is an observation and does not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted.

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge - still legal - just - (tread not as deep as centre)

o/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge - still legal - just - (tread not as deep as centre)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 63,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

This is an observation and does not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted.

high level stop lamp inoperative

Fail 5 Feb 2013 63,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

This is an observation and does not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted.

high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 16 Feb 2012 48,401 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 48,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 41,855 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 41,855 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 34,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

n/s/f wheel rim outer edge slightly dented

Pass 24 Apr 2009 34,478 miles

n/s/f wheel rim outer edge slightly dented

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 EHZ is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 DE06 EHZ, 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 EHZ is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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