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DE56 RUA

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

105,250 mi
Last recorded105,250 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 RUA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 105,250 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 105,250 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 102,813 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount has play at limit advise changing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 99,776 miles

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

advise middle and rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Jan 2023 99,774 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

advise middle and rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2022 96,344 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 96,339 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 94,216 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

advise front cross member carrodding

Fail 11 Jan 2021 94,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

advise front cross member carrodding

Pass 15 Jan 2020 86,084 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight damage do webbing and slow tp retract (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

bonnet secondary safety catch seized and not working

Fail 2 Jan 2020 86,084 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box holed and front joint loose and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi join (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside and outside sill within 30 cm of axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi join (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system at flexi join (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outside sill within 30 cm of axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight damage do webbing and slow tp retract (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s/r slow and lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

bonnet secondary safety catch seized and not working

Pass 12 Dec 2018 78,205 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Chip in window screen in swept are less than 40mm diameter

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On side wall also perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Unable to check middle and N/S/R seat belt due to seat being folded down

Pass 13 Dec 2017 75,139 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 70,254 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge 165/60/14

Fail 7 Dec 2016 70,253 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge 165/60/14

Pass 14 Dec 2015 66,348 miles

oil leak

rear pads getting low

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 9 Dec 2014 61,891 miles

Exhaust corroded!!

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 61,891 miles

Exhaust corroded!!

Pass 11 Dec 2013 55,333 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 47,986 miles

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Dec 2011 39,923 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 33,197 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 33,197 miles

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)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 24,809 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 24,809 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 RUA is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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