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DV06 KYX

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,768 mi
Last recorded70,768 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV06 KYX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 70,768 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 70,748 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 56,629 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 56,629 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

backbox of exhaust coroded

Pass 3 Apr 2013 48,673 miles

centre exhaust bracket snapped but system supported

Fail 29 Mar 2013 48,671 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres 6 years old

centre exhaust bracket snapped but system supported

Pass 6 Apr 2012 42,870 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 40,664 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 12 Apr 2011 40,663 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Apr 2010 37,224 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 33,187 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 KYX is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KYX, 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 DV06 KYX registered?

DV06 KYX is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 April 2006.

Is DV06 KYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV06 KYX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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