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DN06 MZP

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,106 mi
Last recorded61,106 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN06 MZP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 61,106 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 59,065 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 52,757 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 43,726 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 38,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front slight wear in top suspention mounting

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 35,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 32,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 30,863 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2018 30,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2017 30,353 miles

Front tyres cracking / splitting

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 14 Mar 2017 30,352 miles

Headlamp switch faulty sticking on main beam (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front tyres cracking / splitting

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 27,399 miles

Head light switch intermittent sticking on main beam.

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 23,179 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2015 23,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2014 19,757 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 17,001 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 17,001 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 14,464 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 11,623 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 11,022 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 MZP 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 80%.

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 MZP, 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 MZP registered?

DN06 MZP is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 June 2006.

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