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DG56 GYD

2006 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,296 mi
Last recorded53,296 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2021 53,296 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust silencer insecure brakes completely detached (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jun 2020 50,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust bracket insicure

slight play o/s/f and n/s/f top mounts

Fail 16 Jun 2020 50,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust bracket insicure

slight play o/s/f and n/s/f top mounts

Pass 13 Jun 2019 48,553 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges and edges cracking

front exhaust bracket snapped

high level brake light inoperative

movement in strut top mounts when suspension suspendid

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

rear wiper split

Pass 20 Jun 2018 47,490 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 35,522 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2017 35,500 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2016 24,325 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 19,042 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 19,039 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 17,489 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 15,028 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 14,257 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)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 12,200 miles

offside front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 25 Oct 2010 10,381 miles

offside front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 30 Oct 2009 8,458 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 GYD is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GYD, 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 GYD registered?

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

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