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DG56 GXO

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,404 mi
Last recorded121,404 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 121,404 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2020 121,396 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2019 117,308 miles

vehicle braking efforts on prescribed limits

Pass 16 Feb 2018 114,067 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside hand brake on limit

Fail 16 Feb 2018 114,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

nearside hand brake on limit

Pass 16 Mar 2017 110,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 102,660 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 93,775 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 93,775 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 86,230 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 12 Apr 2014 86,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 5 Feb 2014 85,662 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 75,971 miles

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

offside front brake is binding slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2012 64,425 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 54,519 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 43,994 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 GXO is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GXO, 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 GXO registered?

DG56 GXO is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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