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DG56 DVC

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,458 mi
Last recorded107,458 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 DVC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 107,458 miles

front sub frame and arms corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2019 105,494 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 105,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 103,460 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 103,400 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 101,387 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 101,387 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 97,304 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 97,304 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 86,568 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 86,568 miles

Centre Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Cross member (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 78,250 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside windscreen washer jet poor advise repair

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly advise repair

Fail 23 Sep 2014 78,222 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside windscreen washer jet poor advise repair

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly advise repair

Pass 24 Sep 2013 70,672 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 70,672 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 63,473 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front and rear exhaust mountings deteriorated but system secure

offsidde rear brake binding slightly

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear brake discs corroded on inner surface

Fail 11 Sep 2012 63,374 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front and rear exhaust mountings deteriorated but system secure

offsidde rear brake binding slightly

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear brake discs corroded on inner surface

Pass 20 Sep 2011 51,533 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 38,619 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 28,380 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DG56 DVC is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DG56 DVC, 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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DG56 DVC is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 September 2006.

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