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DE06 NKR

2006 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,122 mi
Last recorded123,122 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 NKR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 123,122 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 120,701 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 117,098 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 112,581 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 105,299 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 93,025 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 93,025 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 77,750 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 71,901 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 71,901 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 64,758 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 89,285 miles

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 49,443 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 49,443 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 27,481 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 16,369 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 16,294 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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 NKR is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NKR, 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 NKR registered?

DE06 NKR is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 April 2006.

Is DE06 NKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE06 NKR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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