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DN55 VZA

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

80,381 mi
Last recorded80,381 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 VZA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 80,381 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 77,333 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 73,988 miles

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Nearside Front suspension top slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front suspension top slight play

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Fail 26 Jan 2024 73,988 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

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

Nearside Front suspension top slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front suspension top slight play

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Pass 12 Jan 2023 73,100 miles

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

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

Offside Front abs ring corroded

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Fail 12 Jan 2023 73,100 miles

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

Offside Front abs ring corroded

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Pass 17 Jan 2022 72,258 miles

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Pass 30 Jan 2021 71,605 miles

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

oil leak

unable to check front to rear brake pipes due to being coverd in grease

Fail 28 Jan 2021 71,602 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

oil leak

unable to check front to rear brake pipes due to being coverd in grease

Pass 11 Jul 2019 69,968 miles

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

exhaust down pipe flexi joint

oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2019 69,968 miles

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

exhaust down pipe flexi joint

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2018 68,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2018 68,431 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2017 65,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 62,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 62,001 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 57,977 miles

Engine managment light on

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 57,972 miles

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

Engine managment light on

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 53,150 miles

Engine managment light on.

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

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

Offside front brake is binding slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2013 48,124 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 43,176 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 43,144 miles

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

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 28 Feb 2011 36,550 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 31,493 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 23,392 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 VZA is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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