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DE56 ATX

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

75,586 mi
Last recorded75,586 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 ATX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 75,586 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 75,577 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 69,849 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 69,849 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 67,633 miles

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

age related corrosion under body

Fail 21 Oct 2020 67,633 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords visible 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH REAR cords visible 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

age related corrosion under body

Pass 4 Apr 2019 66,509 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to check brake pads fully

Fail 4 Apr 2019 66,509 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to check brake pads fully

Pass 5 Apr 2018 64,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge and cracked [ poor condition]

Fail 5 Apr 2018 64,709 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge and cracked [ poor condition]

Pass 24 Apr 2017 62,916 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust hanger snapped exhaust still secure

Fail 24 Apr 2017 62,915 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust hanger snapped exhaust still secure

Pass 11 Jan 2016 55,937 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in clips (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 55,937 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in clips (3.6.B.2c)

slight bind on all brakes

Pass 29 Jan 2015 49,641 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 49,641 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 43,275 miles

offside front tyre wearing both edges approaching failure stage

slight brake bind to offside front

unable to check brake pads fully

Pass 28 Jan 2013 36,016 miles

offside parkbrake performance slightly low

unable to check all brake pads fully

Pass 3 Feb 2012 25,627 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 19,642 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 19,642 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 13,008 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 ATX is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ATX, 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 ATX registered?

DE56 ATX is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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