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2006 KIA PICANTO
General Information
- Registration DF55CMV
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model PICANTO
- Year 2006
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 999cc
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- Expired 22 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 62,247 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped at rear silencer/centre section (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- both rear coil springs corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
11 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 59,293 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- various suspension corroded
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section at join (6.1.2 (a))
6 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 59,258 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- various suspension corroded
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section at join (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
15 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 58,034 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS (2.4.C.1b)
- EML LIGHT ON
- Front coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS (2.4.C.1b)
15 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 58,034 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS (2.4.C.1b)
- EML LIGHT ON
- Rear coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS (2.4.C.1b)
11 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 58,021 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- EML lamp indicates a fault
27 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 56,057 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- EML lamp indicates a fault
- very slight oil leak
- handbrake performance only just met requirements
5 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 51,965 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- eml warning lamp indicates a fault
4 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 51,965 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear wiper blade adrift
- eml warning lamp indicates a fault
6 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 48,808 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2016 22 Jun 202620 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 42,206 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
18 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 33,686 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2014 22 Jun 202618 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 33,686 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front 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)
25 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 26,567 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2013 22 Jun 202618 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,696 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2012 22 Jun 202627 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 19,317 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2011 22 Jun 202624 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 19,317 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
17 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 14,793 MI
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DF55CMV was registered on 2006-01-30
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