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DG56 DWK

2006 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

84,089 mi
Last recorded84,089 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 DWK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 84,089 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 84,089 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 79,834 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 79,798 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2023 75,140 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 75,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2022 68,533 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 68,373 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 64,572 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Full length. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting in tread grove. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Full length. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting in tread grove. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 64,519 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill near to rear axle mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Full length. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting in tread grove. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Full length. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting in tread grove. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 62,909 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak on back box joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 60,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 58,297 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 58,297 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 54,405 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 54,405 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 50,580 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 47,219 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 47,218 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 43,797 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 39,258 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 34,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 29,579 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 24,110 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 17,528 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 17,528 miles

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

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

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

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 DWK is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 DWK, 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 DG56 DWK registered?

DG56 DWK is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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