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DG56 HLX

2006 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,490 mi
Last recorded75,490 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2021 75,490 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected at battery area (4.11 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 70,667 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 70,665 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 65,819 miles

Rear springs corroded

nsr h/brake clip missing

Fail 14 Jun 2019 65,818 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre treads on 1.6mm 165/60/14hr (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front abs ring missing

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear coils springs corroded

clip missing n/s/r handbrake cable

heavy corrosion both rear back plate

Pass 5 Jul 2018 58,498 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 49,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 48,048 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 48,042 miles

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

Stop lamp not working all not working, could be switch (1.2.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s and n/s (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 43,088 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 37,964 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres wearing on inside and outside

suspect front brake pads low

Pass 24 Apr 2014 33,240 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 29,678 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 25,717 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 25,716 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 19,949 miles

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

cut on outside wall of o/s rear tyre

o/s front tyre wearing on inside and outside

Pass 3 Sep 2009 11,826 miles

Nearside 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 HLX is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HLX, 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 HLX registered?

DG56 HLX is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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