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DE56 AOR

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

24,710 mi
Last recorded24,710 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 AOR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 24,710 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 24,710 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 24,685 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 24,685 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 24,549 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 24,549 miles

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))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 24,358 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 24,054 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 70,129 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 70,129 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 23,396 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 23,027 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 22,715 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 21,912 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 21,066 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 20,440 miles

Nearside Rear front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 19,304 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 17,932 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 16,406 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 13,608 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 10,550 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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DE56 AOR is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DE56 AOR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE56 AOR registered?

DE56 AOR is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is DE56 AOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE56 AOR shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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