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DG06 CBY

2006 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,951 mi
Last recorded94,951 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 CBY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 94,951 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 89,842 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 81,947 miles

4 wheel covers fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 70,196 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 67,702 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 67,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 60,009 miles

Offside Front position light slightly dull

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all four road-springs corroding slightly

Pass 7 Dec 2016 49,653 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 49,653 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 39,809 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 39,809 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 30,599 miles

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

tested in wet conditions

Pass 28 Feb 2015 30,599 miles

tested in wet conditions

Pass 1 Mar 2014 27,127 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 24,023 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 23,998 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 20,344 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s and o/s front tyres slight wear on inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2011 16,588 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 12,756 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 10,123 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 10,121 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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DG06 CBY is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CBY, 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 CBY registered?

DG06 CBY is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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