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DG56 HMO

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

61,487 mi
Last recorded61,487 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 61,487 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 60,342 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

front radiator support corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2024 59,319 miles

Front radiator support corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2024 59,319 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front radiator support corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2024 59,279 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 57,910 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 56,621 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 55,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 54,696 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 54,695 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 49,427 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 43,561 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 41,711 miles

Oil leak bad engine oil leak

all 4 tyres cracking and perishing .both front tyre getting close to legal limit

eml light on

Fail 1 Jul 2017 41,711 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak bad engine oil leak

all 4 tyres cracking and perishing .both front tyre getting close to legal limit

eml light on

Pass 8 Jul 2016 39,068 miles

Centre exhaust mounting detached

EML light on

all four tyres cracked and perished

oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2015 37,107 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 36,444 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 36,444 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 34,300 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 28,239 miles

All four tyres worn

Pass 11 Oct 2010 21,611 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 16,354 miles

Brakes slightly binding

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 HMO is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HMO, 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 HMO registered?

DG56 HMO is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 October 2006.

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