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DE06 NLG

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,037 mi
Last recorded102,037 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 NLG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 102,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 102,035 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 98,611 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 95,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 92,944 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 92,944 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 85,373 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 85,370 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 77,159 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 68,710 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 60,091 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 60,091 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and centre (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 51,519 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 43,670 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 42,160 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 39,911 miles

exhaust bkt bkn at rear

o/s wiper slightly deteriated

Fail 30 May 2012 39,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

exhaust bkt bkn at rear

o/s wiper slightly deteriated

Pass 25 Jun 2010 27,335 miles

cracks to side walls of both rear tyres

small cuts to n/s/f tyre side wall

Fail 25 Jun 2009 18,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 18,667 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 NLG is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NLG, 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 NLG is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 July 2006.

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