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DN06 TVK

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,015 mi
Last recorded79,015 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN06 TVK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 79,015 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 79,015 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Bonnet catch not working (3.1 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 71,920 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 66,620 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear brake hose corroded

offside mirror

offside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear brake disc sign of getting hot

offside rear brake hose corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Mar 2016 61,981 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 59,153 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 55,124 miles

o/srear tyre slightly perished and small cracks.

Fail 11 Jun 2014 54,957 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/srear tyre slightly perished and small cracks.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 47,940 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 47,940 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 May 2012 39,590 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 33,848 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 33,848 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 25,096 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 25,096 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 18,046 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 TVK is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TVK, 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 DN06 TVK registered?

DN06 TVK is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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