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DG56 GXY

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016
Pass 18 May 2015 85,585 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 85,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2014 75,601 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 75,601 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 63,174 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 50,128 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber splitting

wet weather test

Pass 31 May 2012 50,128 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake pedal anti slip rubber splitting

wet weather test

Pass 4 Oct 2010 32,037 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 32,037 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

excess wear to rear brake discs

Pass 17 Sep 2009 19,483 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 GXY is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GXY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG56 GXY registered?

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

Is DG56 GXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG56 GXY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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