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DY06 KXE

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,961 mi
Last recorded83,961 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 KXE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 83,961 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 83,961 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 71,552 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 71,545 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 64,090 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 57,714 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm of tread on outer edges

N/s/f tyre 3mm of tread on inner edge

N/s/r tyre cracked

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/s/f tyre 2mm of tread on inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 50,789 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 50,789 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 47,940 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 45,041 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 41,504 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 38,084 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 33,634 miles

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

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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DY06 KXE is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DY06 KXE, 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 DY06 KXE registered?

DY06 KXE is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 March 2006.

Is DY06 KXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY06 KXE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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