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2006 KIA PICANTO
General Information
- Registration DF06HVB
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model PICANTO
- Year 2006
- Colour Orange
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 999cc
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- Expires 12 May 2027
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 108,080 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Central Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
13 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 108,031 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.201 (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
20 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 106,973 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2026 22 Jun 202619 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 106,973 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
11 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 105,022 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
8 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 104,984 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 102,361 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2023 22 Jun 20266 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 102,321 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
20 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 100,996 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
9 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 100,993 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
7 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 100,484 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
20 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 96,216 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend to change (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- hand brake effort only to minimum standard
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
21 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 93,070 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2019 22 Jun 202615 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 88,927 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2018 22 Jun 202623 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 84,943 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
20 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 84,846 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
22 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,316 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2016 22 Jun 20265 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 78,091 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
5 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 78,091 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,820 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2014 22 Jun 202630 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 62,537 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,730 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2012 22 Jun 202610 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,695 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2011 22 Jun 202610 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 42,695 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,493 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2010 22 Jun 202616 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 31,493 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) Dangerous
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DF06HVB was registered on 2006-08-18
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