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DN55 RYC

2006 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,090 mi
Last recorded102,090 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 RYC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 102,090 miles

front both tyres wearing down on legal limit

offside McPherson strut top bush has slight plau

rear offside and nearside coil spring corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2015 99,335 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 99,335 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 92,735 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear wiper perished

Fail 20 Feb 2014 92,735 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear cable or caliper seized

rear wiper perished

Pass 2 Mar 2013 82,522 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

battery insecure

handbrake efficiency poor

ns and osf shocker tops noisy

ns and osr seat belt retractors lazy

rear brake discs in very poor condition

rear brakes noisy

Pass 28 Feb 2012 71,258 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre perished

rear discs corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2012 71,223 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre perished

rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2011 58,875 miles

both rear tyres badly cracked and perished on sidewalls

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre depth getting low

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2010 47,709 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished-strongly recommend replacement

Fail 22 Feb 2010 47,709 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished-strongly recommend replacement

Pass 16 Feb 2009 37,338 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear brake slight bind

unable to see front brake disc/pads properly to inspect

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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DN55 RYC is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DN55 RYC, 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 DN55 RYC registered?

DN55 RYC is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 February 2006.

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