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DY06 VCM

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,111 mi
Last recorded105,111 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 VCM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 105,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 96,929 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 87,919 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 80,924 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 74,957 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2015 74,955 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre getting low, esp on edges

Pass 14 May 2014 68,418 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 14 May 2014 68,414 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 28 May 2013 61,233 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 61,231 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 52,980 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 52,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 44,654 miles

Nearside Front 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)

TRACKING NEEDS TO BE CHECKED

Fail 1 Jun 2011 44,654 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front 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)

TRACKING NEEDS TO BE CHECKED

Pass 3 May 2010 36,769 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 27,651 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 1 Apr 2009 27,651 miles

both front wiper blades starting to smear

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 VCM is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VCM, 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 VCM registered?

DY06 VCM is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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