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DG06 BZP

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

75,355 mi
Last recorded75,355 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 BZP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 75,355 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 75,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 74,439 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 74,439 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 71,849 miles

Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 71,845 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot insecure

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 69,003 miles

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

Parking break just met.it seems it need adjusting or repair

Fail 10 Jan 2020 69,003 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 63,887 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 61,445 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 61,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 58,610 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 56,695 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear both cracking slightly

Fail 13 Aug 2015 56,695 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear both cracking slightly

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 51,362 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 51,362 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 46,086 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 46,086 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 40,593 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 40,591 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 34,789 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 34,784 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

ALL BRAKE PDAS LOW

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 30,550 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 27,763 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 BZP is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DG06 BZP, 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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DG06 BZP is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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