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DE06 NLC

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

63,079 mi
Last recorded63,079 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 NLC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2024 63,079 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake may require adjustment or repair

Pass 14 Apr 2023 58,954 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears perished ... (5.2.3 (e))

wet mot

Pass 12 Apr 2022 57,250 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 56,956 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r caliper parking lever stiff ....parking brake only just passed may require adjustment or repair

Pass 23 May 2019 52,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/r parking brake lever on caliper a bit stiff

Pass 25 May 2018 38,076 miles

o/s/r parking brake low effort only just passed criteria may require adjustment or repair

Fail 25 May 2018 38,076 miles

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

o/s/r parking brake low effort only just passed criteria may require adjustment or repair

Pass 17 May 2017 26,293 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake only just passed may require adjustment or repair

Pass 8 Jun 2016 14,852 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 12,056 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 11,273 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 11,273 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 10,587 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 10,587 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 9,676 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 8,636 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 7,520 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 7,520 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2009 6,182 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 NLC 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 78.9%.

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 NLC, 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 NLC registered?

DE06 NLC is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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