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DG06 EFB

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

90,318 mi
Last recorded90,318 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 EFB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2024 90,318 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 71% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 56% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Rubbing on coil spring (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing not tested

Rear Axle corroded

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

Secondary bonnet catch siezed up

unable to see condition of brake pads

Pass 14 Jun 2023 81,205 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 81,205 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2023 81,157 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged fouling coil spring (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel brake disc showing corrosion (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake imbalanced across an axle front axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake imbalanced across an axle rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

near side front outer cv boot has a leak

off side front suspension mounting bush / bearing worn .

rear axle bushes deteriorated

rear coil springs showing corrosion

registration plates deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2022 75,477 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 70,438 miles

slight corrosion to underside and outer sills

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 66,718 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both sides outter sills corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2020 66,718 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both sides outter sills corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2019 63,320 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 63,320 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 63,116 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 63,106 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 57,673 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 52,815 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 52,815 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 48,559 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 44,109 miles

nearside rear tyre light cracks appearing

Pass 12 Jan 2012 39,298 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)

offside rear tyre sidewall scrubbed

Pass 14 Jan 2011 34,576 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 34,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsr tyre has small cracks in outer sidewall

Pass 15 Jan 2010 29,416 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2009 24,953 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 EFB is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EFB, 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 EFB is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 April 2006.

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