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DG56 GXK

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,952 mi
Last recorded74,952 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 GXK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 74,952 miles

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

oil leaks from oil filter

Pass 2 Jan 2020 73,898 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 73,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2019 70,672 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 70,663 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 69,447 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 67,561 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 67,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 65,969 miles

Both rear tyres perished but not showing cords

Pass 28 Aug 2015 62,661 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 58,508 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 58,508 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 49,270 miles

both rear tyres cracked but not showing cords

Pass 24 Aug 2012 40,249 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 34,169 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 28,823 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 28,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 22,004 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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DG56 GXK is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DG56 GXK, 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 GXK registered?

DG56 GXK is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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