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DU06 UTY

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,859 mi
Last recorded93,859 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 UTY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 93,859 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 86,554 miles

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear handbrake effort slightly low

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 84,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Jul 2018 84,186 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Jul 2017 81,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

battery loose

Fail 24 Jul 2017 81,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery loose

Pass 22 Jul 2016 78,124 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 78,124 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 73,295 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 67,910 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 63,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s rear brake binding slightly

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Jul 2012 59,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

no clutc pedal rubber

Pass 9 Jul 2011 50,677 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 34,226 miles

engine light illuminated on dash

Fail 17 Jun 2010 34,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

engine light illuminated on dash

Pass 20 Jun 2009 18,179 miles

both rear tyre low on tread

Pass 12 Feb 2009 16,418 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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DU06 UTY is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 DU06 UTY, 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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DU06 UTY is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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