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DN55 VYW

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,260 mi
Last recorded65,260 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 VYW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 65,260 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 58,619 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 58,619 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides to edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 51,329 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 45,009 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre wearing low to edges

Oil leak ()

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

eml light on

Pass 20 Nov 2015 39,488 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 39,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 35,326 miles

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

some cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 29 Nov 2013 31,886 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 31,886 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 29,930 miles

n/s front tyre wearing low

Fail 13 Nov 2012 29,930 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s front tyre wearing low

Pass 18 Nov 2011 26,863 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 22,352 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 12,415 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 8,123 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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DN55 VYW is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DN55 VYW, 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 VYW registered?

DN55 VYW is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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