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DG06 OWW

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

59,593 mi
Last recorded59,593 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 OWW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 59,593 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded REAR BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 59,593 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded REAR BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 58,407 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2024 58,407 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2023 57,327 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 56,189 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 56,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 55,043 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front top strut mounts worn

Fail 12 Mar 2021 55,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front top strut mounts worn

Pass 19 Mar 2020 54,798 miles

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

age cracks all 4 tyre's

slight play top strut mounts

Pass 21 Mar 2019 53,453 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front slightly sticking

Pass 27 Mar 2018 52,001 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear handbrake down on effort

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 52,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear exhaust joint (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear handbrake down on effort

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 50,402 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 50,402 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 48,796 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 46,745 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 43,969 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 43,969 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 40,581 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 36,885 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 32,785 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 25,644 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 21,365 miles

nearside front tyre inner wall surface cracks near limit

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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DG06 OWW is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DG06 OWW, 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 DG06 OWW registered?

DG06 OWW is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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