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DA56 OMX

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

35,608 mi
Last recorded35,608 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 OMX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 35,608 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2026 35,608 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2025 35,604 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS System is faulty (1.6 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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 inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to centre joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2024 34,563 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 33,417 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 32,290 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 32,262 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding caliper (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working hi viz (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 30,836 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 29,153 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 27,180 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

parking brake passed test requires attention

Pass 5 Jan 2018 25,040 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 22,952 miles

front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 29 Dec 2015 20,595 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 18,260 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 16,283 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 13,308 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 11,131 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 7,872 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 4,932 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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DA56 OMX is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 DA56 OMX, 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 DA56 OMX registered?

DA56 OMX is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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