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DV06 OEJ

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,091 mi
Last recorded94,091 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV06 OEJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 94,091 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 93,089 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 90,605 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 87,881 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damp round mechanical hand brake lever.

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 87,881 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damp round mechanical hand brake lever.

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 82,825 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted badly damaged inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 82,825 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Brake performance not tested not tested due to caliper and nsr brake hose fault (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected seized on affecting handbrake ? (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted badly damaged inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 75,864 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

clutch pedal rubber deteriorated

Fail 26 Feb 2019 75,864 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

clutch pedal rubber deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2018 71,360 miles

front exhaust pipe mounting bracket weld broken

Fail 26 Feb 2018 71,360 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front exhaust pipe mounting bracket weld broken

Pass 7 Apr 2016 69,328 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 65,260 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 58,327 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 50,991 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 50,991 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 40,995 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 29,745 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 18,441 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 10,201 miles

Battery insecure

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

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 OEJ is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OEJ, 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 OEJ is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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