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DG56 GYA

2006 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,469 mi
Last recorded77,469 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 77,469 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 77,467 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 67,654 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 67,654 miles

Offside Upper Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 59,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 57,264 miles

Brake pedal rubber is worn

Central Exhaust mount is broken

Lift in front strut top

No anti slip on clutch pedal

Pass 27 Sep 2017 53,973 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc is in a very poor state

No anti slip on clutch pedal

Fail 27 Sep 2017 53,973 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc is in a very poor state

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

No anti slip on clutch pedal

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 50,303 miles

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

Offside Front O/S/F tyre is worn smooth on the inside edge

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

No anti slip on clutch pedal

Fail 19 Sep 2016 50,303 miles

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

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

Offside Front O/S/F tyre is worn smooth on the inside edge

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

No anti slip on clutch pedal

Pass 25 Sep 2015 46,561 miles

No anti slip on clutch pedal

Fail 26 Sep 2014 42,538 miles

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber condition

Pass 26 Sep 2014 42,538 miles

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)

clutch pedal rubber condition

Pass 2 Oct 2013 38,918 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

N/S wiper torn.

Pass 8 Oct 2012 34,881 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 32,304 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 27,310 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 22,856 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 22,856 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 GYA is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GYA, 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 GYA registered?

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

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