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DE06 NKJ

2006 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

83,797 mi
Last recorded83,797 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 NKJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 83,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 83,660 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres 165 60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 83,658 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill holed through corrosion adjacent to rear suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill holed through corrosion adjacent to rear suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both rear (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres 165 60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 83,370 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 83,370 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 79,494 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 75,825 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 75,823 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Unable to fully access front pads

Pass 3 Dec 2020 73,711 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 72,045 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 69,316 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 69,316 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 67,604 miles

Offside Front movement to suspension top.

Rear brake discs worn.

Fail 1 Dec 2017 67,600 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front movement to suspension top.

Rear brake discs worn.

Pass 21 Nov 2016 63,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Wheel tight to rotate

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2015 58,873 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

cannot see brake pads

o/s/r brake binding slightly

oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2015 58,873 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

cannot see brake pads

o/s/r brake binding slightly

oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2014 54,993 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 51,841 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Mar 2013 47,678 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 41,399 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 36,413 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 31,547 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 25,601 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2009 25,601 miles

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)

Oil leak

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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DE06 NKJ is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DE06 NKJ, 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 DE06 NKJ registered?

DE06 NKJ is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 April 2006.

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