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DY06 OWF

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

95,109 mi
Last recorded95,109 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 OWF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 95,109 miles

NSF Bumper unclipped but not likely to become detached

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 95,086 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

NSF Bumper unclipped but not likely to become detached

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 87,634 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 87,605 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 80,483 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 80,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear 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 27 Oct 2020 74,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 74,062 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 64,371 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 64,371 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 56,742 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 52,631 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 43,452 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 43,452 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 36,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre is slightly perished/cracking

Fail 27 Apr 2015 36,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre is slightly perished/cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2014 31,484 miles

small cracks in edge of offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Apr 2013 25,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 25,476 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 18,848 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 15,783 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 12,017 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 9,356 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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DY06 OWF is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DY06 OWF, 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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DY06 OWF is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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