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CU06 BLK

2006 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

108,182 mi
Last recorded108,182 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU06 BLK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 108,182 miles

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

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

radiator support corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2025 108,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

radiator support panael corroded and weak

Pass 31 Jul 2024 104,615 miles

Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material

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

Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

lower radiator panel corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2023 103,744 miles

Brake pipes corroded and covered in grease or other material

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

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

lower radiator panel corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2022 100,165 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 94,956 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 92,008 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 92,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 87,874 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 83,027 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 83,025 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 78,815 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel binding slightly

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 78,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel binding slightly

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 75,816 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 75,802 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 74,458 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 69,487 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 69,487 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 60,339 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 60,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 46,218 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 45,704 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 45,704 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 40,051 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 29,569 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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CU06 BLK is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CU06 BLK, 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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CU06 BLK is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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