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DN06 AWJ

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,881 mi
Last recorded87,881 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN06 AWJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 87,881 miles

Front flexi pipe corroded and repaired

Fail 21 Nov 2016 87,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Front flexi pipe corroded and repaired

Pass 11 Dec 2015 76,381 miles

Front both tyres have a slight cut on side wall

Nail in the near side rear tyre

Near side front top shocker bush has slight play

Fail 2 Dec 2015 76,381 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front both tyres have a slight cut on side wall

Nail in the near side rear tyre

Near side front top shocker bush has slight play

Pass 13 May 2014 62,515 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 57,787 miles

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

rear disc brakes worn low and corroded

Fail 8 May 2013 57,787 miles

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

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

rear disc brakes worn low and corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2012 51,939 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 51,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 36,840 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 36,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres worn on inner tread area

Pass 28 Apr 2010 25,002 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 14,290 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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DN06 AWJ is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DN06 AWJ, 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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DN06 AWJ is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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