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DE06 NMM

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

85,469 mi
Last recorded85,469 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 NMM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 85,469 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 83,356 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 83,354 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 79,685 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 79,683 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 74,164 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 74,162 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 69,912 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 69,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside handbrake effort poor

Pass 28 Jun 2021 65,924 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 65,921 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 63,695 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 63,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 61,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 58,544 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2017 53,093 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 47,467 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2015 42,572 miles

O/S and N/S rear seat belts slow in retracting.

Slight brake bind, N/S/R

Slight brake bind, O/S/F

Slight brake bind, O/S/R

Fail 17 Jun 2015 42,570 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

O/S and N/S rear seat belts slow in retracting.

Slight brake bind, N/S/R

Slight brake bind, O/S/F

Slight brake bind, O/S/R

Pass 18 Jun 2014 37,513 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

clutch pedal not operating correctly

Pass 3 Jun 2013 33,813 miles

clutch pedal not operating correctly

offside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 26 Jun 2012 29,594 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 24,707 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 20,282 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 15,594 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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DE06 NMM is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red 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 NMM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE06 NMM registered?

DE06 NMM is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 July 2006.

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