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DN55 VYX

2006 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,872 mi
Last recorded83,872 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 VYX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 83,872 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 83,836 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 76,287 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

various parts of underside corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2025 76,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

various parts of underside corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2024 75,642 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 69,788 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 69,755 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 58,577 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 49,320 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 49,320 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 47,678 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 45,100 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre is wearing on the inside edge

Pass 18 Jan 2018 41,673 miles

Front brake pedal rubber worn

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre feathering inside edge

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 41,672 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases by mounting bracket (7.1.2)

Front brake pedal rubber worn

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre feathering inside edge

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 38,127 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 22 Jan 2016 34,722 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 34,722 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 31,207 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

slight travel in handbrake lever

Fail 16 Jan 2015 31,207 miles

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

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

bonnet secondry catch not working

brake fluid low

brake pedal rubber worn

head light beams set on increment one

some travel in hand brake

Pass 24 Jan 2014 27,200 miles

Both rear tyre treads perished/cracked

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight rear brake bind

Pass 25 Jan 2013 22,958 miles

both front suspension top mounts have very slight play.

o/s/r seat belt has slight damage, possibly been trapped in catch.

Pass 1 Feb 2012 19,319 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 15,666 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 11,772 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2010 11,772 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 7,394 miles

offside rear seatbelt has been caught in seat mechanism

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 VYX is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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