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CV06 TXR

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

55,528 mi
Last recorded55,528 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV06 TXR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 55,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill panel to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 51,157 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 47,402 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 43,296 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 38,925 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 38,650 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 37,558 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 36,553 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 35,423 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 35,423 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 34,089 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 34,089 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60/14 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 32,730 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 31,267 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2014 29,791 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 27,265 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 27,265 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 25,545 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 24,891 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 24,834 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 18,373 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 11,180 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 11,180 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 TXR is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CV06 TXR, 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 TXR registered?

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

Is CV06 TXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV06 TXR shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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