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DE56 RSZ

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,327 mi
Last recorded30,327 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 RSZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 30,327 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 30,327 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light on all the time (1.6 (b))

Exhaust system insecure front and rear brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 28,660 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 28,660 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 27,070 miles

Offside front tyre worn very close to legal limit

parking brake only just met efficiencys

Pass 12 Oct 2016 24,199 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 21,576 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 19,190 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 16,736 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 16,125 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 14,437 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 12,703 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 10,055 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 10,055 miles

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

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 RSZ is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RSZ, 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 RSZ registered?

DE56 RSZ is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 December 2006.

Is DE56 RSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE56 RSZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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