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DN06 DCZ

2006 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,479 mi
Last recorded88,479 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN06 DCZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 88,479 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2026 88,317 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 May 2025 83,490 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Top bush or bearing has minor wear or free play

underbody corrosion

Fail 15 May 2025 83,391 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Top bush or bearing has minor wear or free play

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 May 2024 79,657 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 71,920 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 60,648 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 May 2022 60,615 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 45,258 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 36,417 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 30,484 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 30,484 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 24,675 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 19,481 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 14,038 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 11,675 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 10,745 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 9,663 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 8,613 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 7,261 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 5,871 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 4,722 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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DN06 DCZ is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 DN06 DCZ, 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 DN06 DCZ registered?

DN06 DCZ is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 April 2006.

Is DN06 DCZ safe to buy?

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