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DE06 EJC

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,338 mi
Last recorded44,338 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 EJC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 44,338 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 40,913 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracked in the tread becoming excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet secondary catch sticking

Pass 16 Jan 2020 39,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 39,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 37,679 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 35,577 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall cracks

Fail 11 Jan 2018 35,577 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall cracks

Pass 16 Dec 2016 33,189 miles

Both front lower suspension arms corroding

Both rear tyres rubber cracking

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

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 31,172 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 27,816 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 24,952 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 21,489 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 17,211 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 15,944 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 13,017 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 10,282 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 EJC is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EJC, 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 EJC registered?

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

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