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DE06 YLO

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,937 mi
Last recorded60,937 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 YLO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 60,937 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 59,387 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 59,387 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and o/s rear under sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 57,979 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 56,158 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 54,532 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 52,620 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 51,077 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jun 2020 51,077 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Apr 2019 48,923 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 45,860 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 43,384 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 41,159 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 39,629 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 38,130 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 36,336 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 33,556 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 30,826 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 26,427 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 20,547 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 YLO is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YLO, 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 YLO registered?

DE06 YLO is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 April 2006.

Is DE06 YLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE06 YLO shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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