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DE56 APF

2006 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,186 mi
Last recorded94,186 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 APF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 94,186 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 94,185 miles

Emissions not tested no oil on dip stick (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop tail light working wrong way (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 83,659 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Jun 2016 83,657 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2015 71,081 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 71,018 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise brake warning light on

Pass 12 Jun 2014 60,417 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 53,991 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 53,991 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 46,116 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 38,510 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)

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

offside rear tyre has multiple cuts to side wall

tracking ?

Pass 5 Nov 2009 28,743 miles

Nearside 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 APF is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 APF, 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 DE56 APF registered?

DE56 APF is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 October 2006.

Is DE56 APF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE56 APF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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