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DG06 EFA

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,833 mi
Last recorded84,833 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 84,833 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 79,242 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 75,479 miles

Oil leak ()

front subframe rusty

Fail 13 Apr 2018 75,479 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front subframe rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2017 70,572 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 70,572 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 67,407 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 67,407 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 62,432 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 62,432 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 55,776 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 55,776 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 48,312 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 48,298 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 41,396 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 34,310 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 27,191 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 18,399 miles

Nearside 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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DG06 EFA is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EFA, 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 EFA registered?

DG06 EFA is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 April 2006.

Is DG06 EFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG06 EFA shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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