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CV06 TXO

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

32,042 mi
Last recorded32,042 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV06 TXO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 32,042 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 31,982 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 29,463 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/r14 75h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 29,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/r14 75h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 27,173 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 25,102 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 23,099 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 23,095 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 22,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 May 2019 20,770 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 18,487 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 15,926 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge cracks

Fail 6 May 2017 15,926 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge cracks

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 15,878 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread edge cracks

Fail 3 May 2016 15,878 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre tread edge cracks

Pass 6 May 2015 15,199 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre tread cracks

offside rear tyre side wall cracks

remote mirror operation intermittant

Pass 7 May 2014 13,715 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre has cracks to tread/sidewall, no plys exposed

Fail 7 May 2014 13,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre has cracks to tread/sidewall, no plys exposed

Pass 2 May 2013 12,101 miles

age deteriation nearside front nearside rear and slight offside rear tyres

Pass 3 May 2012 11,023 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf/nsr tyres perishing

Fail 10 May 2011 9,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2011 9,909 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 9,012 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 7,975 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 7,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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CV06 TXO is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 CV06 TXO, 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 CV06 TXO registered?

CV06 TXO is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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