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DG56 GYC

2006 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,289 mi
Last recorded138,289 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 138,289 miles

Nearside rear Sill corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2018 131,153 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 21 Sep 2018 131,104 miles

Exhaust system insecure two mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Engine mounting bracket excessively loose bolt insecure in mounting (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 30 Aug 2017 126,062 miles

Centre brake light inop

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

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)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 126,059 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 106,548 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 106,548 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 83,804 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 63,501 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 56,423 miles

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

clutch pedel seems worn

Fail 16 Sep 2013 56,423 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

clutch pedel seems worn

Pass 19 Sep 2012 48,988 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 41,497 miles

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

engine management light is on

Pass 8 Sep 2010 34,273 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 27,328 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 GYC is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GYC, 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 GYC registered?

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

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