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DY06 OWK

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,449 mi
Last recorded43,449 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 OWK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 43,449 miles

slight pin hole in n/s/cv boot / corrosion on front shocks x springs x suspension units / n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 31 Mar 2018 36,814 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 26,214 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Rear trailing arm bushes worn

Rear wiper worn

Pass 14 Mar 2016 25,374 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front tyres perished

rear coil springs corroded

requires wheel removal to verify brake pad thickness

Fail 14 Mar 2016 25,374 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front tyres perished

brake fluid level low

rear coil springs corroded

requires wheel removal to verify brake pad thickness

Pass 16 Mar 2015 20,697 miles

front coil springs corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2015 20,697 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2014 19,267 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

front driveshafts corroded

front suspension top mountings have slight movement

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2013 17,595 miles

Oil leak

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

o/s/f suspension top mount has movement

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 9 Mar 2012 16,308 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Mar 2011 14,712 miles

high level stop lamp not working

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2010 12,408 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 9,980 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 OWK is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 OWK, 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 OWK registered?

DY06 OWK is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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