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DS06 XSW

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,888 mi
Last recorded74,888 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 XSW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 74,888 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 71,250 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 67,605 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

park brake effort below expectation

Pass 23 Nov 2022 67,564 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 67,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 66,479 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 65,474 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 64,467 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 63,284 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 61,977 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 61,966 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

front brake binding both front (3.7.B.1)

front brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1)

all brake discs worn

bad oil leak

front susp units rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2014 59,072 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 59,072 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

surface rust to all brake discs

Pass 15 Jul 2013 52,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2012 43,813 miles

not checked nearside rear seat belt child seat fitted

off side front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2011 36,392 miles

offside front wiper blade starting to tear.

offside rear wheel slightly binding.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 29,624 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 19,064 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 19,064 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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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DS06 XSW is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 DS06 XSW, 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 DS06 XSW registered?

DS06 XSW is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 August 2006.

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