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DE06 JXO

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

83,769 mi
Last recorded83,769 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 JXO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 83,769 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 79,589 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 79,589 miles

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 77,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 73,330 miles

ENGINE OIL OVERFILLED

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

Offside HANDBRAKE OPERATION POOR

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 70,309 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 70,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 64,177 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine oil low

Pass 24 Aug 2017 59,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

under vehicle suspension/braking components are slightly corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2017 59,619 miles

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

under vehicle suspension/braking components are slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 57,126 miles

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

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

slight binding o/s front brake

Fail 23 Sep 2016 57,060 miles

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

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

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

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

slight binding o/s front, o/s and n/s rear brakes

Pass 2 Oct 2015 53,060 miles

bonnet safety catch siezed

rear tyres inner side walls heavily deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2014 49,859 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 49,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 45,781 miles

oil leak

rear tyres on inner sidewall have small cuts

Pass 2 Oct 2012 40,365 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 40,365 miles

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

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)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 36,305 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 36,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 29,931 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 20,036 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 20,036 miles

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)

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 JXO is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 JXO, 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 JXO registered?

DE06 JXO is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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