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DN55 VYT

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,450 mi
Last recorded73,450 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 VYT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 73,450 miles

Front BOTH suspension mounting top bearings have slight play

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH rear pipes under wheel arches - greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing around join for exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

centre brake light - disconnected

Fail 22 Jul 2026 73,446 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front BOTH suspension mounting top bearings have slight play

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe under wheel arch corroded - requires cleaning / greasing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe under wheel arch corroded - requires cleaning / greasing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH rear discs worn on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH rear inner pads thin - unable to get full inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing around join for exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 64,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 60,557 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (heavily corroded both sides) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (rear axle) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 60,557 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (top mount) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (heavily corroded both sides) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (rear axle) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 55,616 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 55,616 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 50,449 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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))

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

Fail 23 May 2022 50,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside 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))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 45,176 miles

ALL TYRES CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS

Pass 26 May 2020 40,355 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 36,436 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 36,435 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 32,951 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing low tread

Pass 2 Jun 2017 30,386 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 17 May 2016 28,072 miles

wipers split at ends

Pass 18 Jun 2015 25,755 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 25,066 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 21,626 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 19,781 miles

o/s wiper worn

Fail 24 Jan 2012 19,781 miles

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

o/s wiper worn

Pass 19 Jan 2011 16,567 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 13,879 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 10,670 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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DN55 VYT is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DN55 VYT, 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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DN55 VYT is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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