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DF55 CMV

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

62,247 mi
Last recorded62,247 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 CMV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2020 62,247 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped at rear silencer/centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2019 59,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section at join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

various suspension corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2019 59,258 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section at join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

various suspension corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2018 58,034 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Front coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 58,034 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML LIGHT ON

Front coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 58,021 miles

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

EML lamp indicates a fault

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 56,057 miles

EML lamp indicates a fault

handbrake performance only just met requirements

very slight oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2016 51,965 miles

eml warning lamp indicates a fault

Fail 4 Feb 2016 51,965 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

eml warning lamp indicates a fault

rear wiper blade adrift

Pass 6 Jan 2015 48,808 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 42,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres worn

Pass 18 Jan 2013 33,686 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 33,686 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 26,567 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 23,696 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 19,317 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2010 19,317 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)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 14,793 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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DF55 CMV is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DF55 CMV, 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 DF55 CMV registered?

DF55 CMV is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 January 2006.

Is DF55 CMV safe to buy?

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