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DG06 BZL

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

47,678 mi
Last recorded47,678 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 BZL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 47,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 43,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 32,769 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 32,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 26,291 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14.. 75H cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14.. 75H cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 26,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60/14.. 75H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60/14.. 75H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14.. 75H cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14.. 75H cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 24,549 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 23,846 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 22,743 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 214,315 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 21,748 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 20,696 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

o/s/rear tyre and n/s/rear has deep cuts in side wall

Pass 23 Dec 2014 20,696 miles

o/s/rear tyre and n/s/rear has deep cuts in side wall

Pass 16 Dec 2013 19,164 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)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 16,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Nov 2011 15,371 miles

Both front wiper blades poor condition.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 14,640 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 13,406 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 12,305 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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DG06 BZL is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 DG06 BZL, 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 DG06 BZL registered?

DG06 BZL is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is DG06 BZL safe to buy?

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