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DE56 AOX

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,492 mi
Last recorded97,492 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 AOX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 97,492 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 97,492 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake caliper handbrake lever remains fully on, handbrake effort minimal. (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 92,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit splits forming in tread and inner sidewall damage due to runflat. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn and small splits forming in tread (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Fail 27 Sep 2016 92,014 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported brackets broken and detached at rear silencer (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs sensor ring split (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splits outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment caliper handbrake lever (3.5.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust detached at rear (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit splits forming in tread and inner sidewall damage due to runflat. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn and small splits forming in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management light on

Pass 1 Oct 2015 86,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

centre exhaust support corroded off

Fail 25 Sep 2015 86,417 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust support corroded off

Fail 27 Sep 2014 76,465 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 76,465 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 68,063 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 58,441 miles

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

welded brakets back on exhaust

Pass 8 Sep 2011 44,755 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 36,212 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 25,437 miles

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)

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 AOX is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 DE56 AOX, 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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DE56 AOX is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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