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DS06 MHO

2006 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,348 mi
Last recorded83,348 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 MHO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 83,348 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear calipers slightly siezed

Fail 5 May 2023 83,345 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear calipers slightly siezed

Pass 10 May 2022 80,655 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 May 2022 80,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 May 2021 75,515 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2021 75,511 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 71,220 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear calipers slightly siezed

Fail 13 Jun 2020 71,216 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear calipers slightly siezed

Pass 29 May 2019 61,498 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 49,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 45,413 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 36,706 miles

Centre Rear exhaust bracket is deteriorated

Front exhaust front flexi pipe is deteriorated, but not insecure

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 36,701 miles

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

Centre Rear exhaust bracket is deteriorated

Front exhaust front flexi pipe is deteriorated, but not insecure

Front wipers smearing slightly

Offside Front inner sidewall is cracking, no cords visible, also wearing on inner edge

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

heavy clutch pedal

Pass 26 Jun 2015 30,243 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 30,243 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2014 26,868 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 24,079 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 20,898 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 17,463 miles

O/S/F tyre age cracking om side wall & uneven tyre wear, inner edge bald.

Pass 30 Jun 2010 13,232 miles

O/S mirror housing cracked.

Uneven front tyre wear inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2009 9,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DS06 MHO is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DS06 MHO, 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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DS06 MHO is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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