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DE06 YLW

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

69,793 mi
Last recorded69,793 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 YLW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2025 69,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 69,461 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 69,456 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 68,609 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 64,634 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 60,304 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 56,722 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 56,722 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 55,048 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Pass 10 May 2018 54,011 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Pass 17 May 2017 53,084 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 52,179 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 50,292 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Jun 2014 47,826 miles

o/sr tyre deteriorated

Fail 20 May 2014 47,506 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust centre mounting snapped, exhaust still fully supported

n/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge (strong advise) and close to legal limit

Pass 16 May 2013 42,310 miles

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

nearside front tyre nealy buld on inner edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 May 2012 37,558 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 34,886 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 32,661 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 32,661 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 24,750 miles

Front wipers smeering screen

Fail 13 Jun 2009 24,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front wipers smeering screen

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 YLW is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DE06 YLW, 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 YLW registered?

DE06 YLW is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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