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CA06 KUV

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

94,738 mi
Last recorded94,738 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 KUV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 94,738 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 87,040 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 87,033 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box connection (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Front bush bolt insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake weak

Pass 9 Oct 2023 82,037 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 75,314 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 72,487 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 72,416 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weld around bracket cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 72,270 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 68,358 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 3 Aug 2016 68,356 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 18 Aug 2015 62,924 miles

Centre brake light inop

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

both front brakes binding slightly

front exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2014 58,637 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 54,891 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 50,965 miles

o/s/r inner brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2012 50,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

o/s/r inner brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2011 47,565 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 44,261 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 43,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 28,212 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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CA06 KUV is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 CA06 KUV, 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 CA06 KUV registered?

CA06 KUV is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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