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DG56 NLM

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

91,577 mi
Last recorded91,577 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 NLM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2025 91,577 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring snapped (1.6 (e))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 84,105 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 84,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 84,094 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 83,325 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 83,325 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 82,636 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 82,616 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 81,947 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 81,934 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 81,553 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 77,721 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 77,721 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 71,913 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 67,613 miles

both front tyres wearing on stepped edges 165/60/14

Pass 11 Oct 2016 63,732 miles

slight distortion on o/s headlamp pattern

slight play in o/s/f suspension top strut mount

unable to check brake linings with wheels on

Fail 7 Oct 2016 63,655 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

brake fluid close to minimum level

slight distortion on o/s headlamp pattern

slight play in o/s/f suspension top strut mount

unable to check brake linings with wheels on

Pass 23 Oct 2015 60,220 miles

nail in outer edge of o/s/r tyre [165/60/14h]

Fail 21 Oct 2015 60,197 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre brake light inop

nail in outer edge of o/s/r tyre [165/60/14h]

Pass 17 Sep 2014 55,365 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 51,622 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 37,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 28,695 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 20,804 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 12,181 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 NLM is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NLM, 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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DG56 NLM is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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