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DE55 GZT

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,325 mi
Last recorded90,325 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 GZT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 90,325 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shocker strut top

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 82,277 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 78,892 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 78,892 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 73,976 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 73,976 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 69,841 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 64,963 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 60,041 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 55,220 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 50,568 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 45,769 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nsr brake lightly grabbing

rear number plate light water ingress

Pass 13 Feb 2014 41,098 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 36,820 miles

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 32,330 miles

tailgate lock slightly sticking

Pass 16 Feb 2011 27,077 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 22,132 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 16,502 miles

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)

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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DE55 GZT is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DE55 GZT, 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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DE55 GZT is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 February 2006.

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