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DV06 GBX

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,774 mi
Last recorded58,774 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV06 GBX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 58,774 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 56,717 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 55,482 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box minor blow

Pass 13 Dec 2019 53,121 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 50,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake disc inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 50,765 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake disc inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 43,481 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 43,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60/r14/75h (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 40,819 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 37,877 miles

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

all coil springs corroded

exhaust flexi deteriorated

offside wiper blade slightly smearing

Pass 28 Oct 2014 33,967 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 33,967 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 30 Oct 2013 28,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside rear tyre has a large cut across tread but not quite through to cords

Pass 17 Oct 2012 24,470 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 21,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2011 21,310 miles

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2010 16,532 miles

high level brake light inop until tapped

Pass 25 Mar 2009 12,999 miles

scratched nearside front bumper

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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DV06 GBX is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 DV06 GBX, 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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DV06 GBX is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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