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DU06 UTT

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

73,813 mi
Last recorded73,813 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 UTT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 73,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 73,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 73,567 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 73,567 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 73,178 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 73,172 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 72,546 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 72,543 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 71,449 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides has lips (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 71,448 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides has lips (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 68,446 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 68,428 miles

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 66,432 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2017 65,157 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 60,972 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 55,059 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 55,059 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 48,741 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 42,600 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking outer wall

Pass 11 Apr 2012 36,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 31,063 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 26,180 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 20,523 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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DU06 UTT is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DU06 UTT, 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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DU06 UTT is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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