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DE55 GZP

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

90,714 mi
Last recorded90,714 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 GZP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 90,714 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

underbody parts corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2024 83,331 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 75,799 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 75,799 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 72,413 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 67,592 miles

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

varies corrosion underneath

Pass 22 Aug 2020 63,363 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

front suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2019 59,878 miles

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2019 59,878 miles

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 Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2018 55,417 miles

Front tyre slight cracked and perished and cracking between tread both sides

black paint coating on coil springs and some other components under the vehicle

Fail 3 Sep 2018 55,417 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front tyre slight cracked and perished and cracking between tread both sides

black paint coating on coil springs and some other components under the vehicle

Pass 12 Jan 2018 52,362 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 47,857 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 43,038 miles

Rear offside and nearside shallow cuts in outer tyre walls

Pass 27 Jan 2015 39,086 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 39,009 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 34,370 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 34,346 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 31,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 28,928 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 22,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 18,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 12,143 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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DE55 GZP is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DE55 GZP, 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 DE55 GZP registered?

DE55 GZP is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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The MOT history for DE55 GZP shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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