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DG56 GXW

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,855 mi
Last recorded84,855 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 GXW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2019 84,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 82,169 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 82,169 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 77,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear center light not working

Pass 1 Sep 2016 71,609 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

handbrake efficiency only just within limits advise adjustment or repair

Pass 23 Sep 2015 65,400 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake efficiency only just in limits advise adjustment or repair

Pass 27 Aug 2014 55,274 miles

centre stop lamp not working

parking brake has only just met the requirements (16%)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 48,514 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O.S.Front Inner Tyre Worn

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Sep 2012 43,886 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 41,935 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f tyre tread worn low inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2010 38,860 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 33,078 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 33,078 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 GXW is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GXW, 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 GXW registered?

DG56 GXW is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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