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DG06 KYR

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,125 mi
Last recorded98,125 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 KYR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 98,125 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2022 98,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 88,872 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 88,865 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 84,681 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 77,071 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 70,231 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 70,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened metal to metal (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 61,495 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 59,783 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 56,700 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres has cracks on inner and outer shoulder

Pass 8 Feb 2014 54,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

slight cracking on outer sidewalls of both rear tyres

Pass 13 Feb 2013 52,364 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 49,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 23 Feb 2011 44,057 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 34,885 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 25,788 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)

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 KYR is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KYR, 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 KYR registered?

DG06 KYR is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 March 2006.

Is DG06 KYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG06 KYR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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