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DY06 KXF

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

43,113 mi
Last recorded43,113 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 KXF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 43,113 miles

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s/front (7.1.2 (b))

both front tyres have wear to the edges

o/s n/s rear tyres have age related cracking to the outer tread area

Fail 22 Sep 2025 43,113 miles

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s/front (7.1.2 (b))

both front tyres have wear to the edges

o/s n/s rear tyres have age related cracking to the outer tread area

Pass 31 Jul 2024 40,668 miles

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

Seat belt slightly damaged slight fluffing to the edge of the o/s front seat belt material (7.1.2 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s rear tyres have age related cracking to the outer tread area

Fail 31 Jul 2024 40,668 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Seat belt slightly damaged slight fluffing to the edge of the o/s front seat belt material (7.1.2 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s rear tyres have age related cracking to the outer tread area

Pass 8 Aug 2023 38,012 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rears have age related corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s rears have age related slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 38,012 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rears have age related corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s rears have age related slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s rubbers perished (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 35,878 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 35,824 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 35,823 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 35,746 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc back plates corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 35,243 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 34,324 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 34,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 33,132 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 31,987 miles

oil leaks

Pass 8 Apr 2015 31,027 miles

3 wipers poor

front brake discs worn

near side rear tyre side wall cut

Pass 24 Apr 2014 29,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 26,960 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 26,960 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 24,962 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 22,742 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 19,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 19,872 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 17,122 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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DY06 KXF 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 70.8%.

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 DY06 KXF, 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 DY06 KXF registered?

DY06 KXF is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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