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DE56 RTZ

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

56,456 mi
Last recorded56,456 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 RTZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 56,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 49,137 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 49,133 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 43,258 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 41,897 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 37,509 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 37,502 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 30,559 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 24,103 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 24,064 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 18,473 miles

Nearside Front tyre has small cuts in sidewalls

Pass 4 Jan 2018 11,377 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 6,704 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 5,971 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 5,376 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 4,635 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 4,009 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 3,381 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 2,855 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 2,202 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 RTZ is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RTZ, 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 RTZ registered?

DE56 RTZ is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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