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DG56 NLP

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,179 mi
Last recorded98,179 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 NLP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 98,179 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 93,029 miles

slight bind on off side front brake

slight blow on front exhaust system

Fail 16 Oct 2017 93,029 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front parking lights not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing link bar insucure (2.4.G.1)

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

Stop lamp missing no stop lights working at all (1.2.1a)

slight bind on off side front brake

slight blow on front exhaust system

Pass 10 Dec 2016 85,672 miles

Front pads cant see

s exhaust blow from joints

Fail 10 Dec 2016 85,672 miles

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

Front pads cant see

Offside Rear disce rusty and pited

Offside Rear disce rusty and pited

s exhaust blow from joints

Pass 9 Oct 2015 66,381 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 53,927 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 53,927 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 48,138 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 48,138 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 40,790 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 27,405 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 19,786 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 9 Sep 2009 11,445 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 NLP is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NLP, 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 NLP registered?

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

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