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DF06 HUZ

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

94,831 mi
Last recorded94,831 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF06 HUZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 94,831 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi strongly advise (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n\s o\s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n\s o\s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2026 94,767 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi strongly advise (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n\s o\s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n\s o\s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2025 92,050 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 88,731 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 88,731 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 83,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 76,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp Beam slightly distorted bbut not significant

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 70,472 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 70,464 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 70,403 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 70,403 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 58,299 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 52,185 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 52,151 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre valve perished

Pass 20 Jul 2016 48,547 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 48,547 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 45,273 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 45,273 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 41,682 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 37,989 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 37,989 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 31,718 miles

centre exhaust hanger broken

Pass 18 Jul 2011 26,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jul 2010 20,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2009 15,174 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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DF06 HUZ 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 DF06 HUZ, 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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DF06 HUZ is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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