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DV06 HZU

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

33,240 mi
Last recorded33,240 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV06 HZU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 33,240 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 33,238 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 24,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 21,906 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 19,166 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 17,445 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 15,292 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 15,292 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 12,188 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 9,778 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 9,778 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 9,541 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 9,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 9,208 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 8,801 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 8,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 8,007 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 7,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 7,313 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 6,014 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 5,305 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 5,305 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 4,594 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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DV06 HZU is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DV06 HZU, 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 HZU is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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