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DG56 NMA

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

34,678 mi
Last recorded34,678 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 NMA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 34,678 miles

slight free play in o/s n/s front top suspension strut mountings

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on floor panels front and rear subframes steering and suspension components brake components

Fail 28 Jul 2025 34,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

slight free play in o/s n/s front top suspension strut mountings

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on floor panels front and rear subframes steering and suspension components brake components

Pass 16 Jul 2024 34,524 miles

slight free play, in both top suspension mountings,

some steering suspension bushes are starting crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system,

some surface rust, on sub frames, steering , suspension, and brake brake components.

Fail 16 Jul 2024 34,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

slight free play, in both top suspension mountings,

some steering suspension bushes are starting crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system,

some surface rust, on sub frames, steering , suspension, and brake brake components.

Pass 8 Aug 2023 34,057 miles

slight play in o/s n/s front top suspension strut mountings

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 29 Jul 2022 33,046 miles

slight play in o/sn/s front top suspension strut bushes

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 24 Jun 2021 32,820 miles

o/sn/s front tyre side walls starting to crack/deteriorate

slight play in o/sn/s front top suspension mounting bushes

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 29 Jun 2020 32,496 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

o/sn/s front tyre side walls starting to crack/deteriorate

slight play in o/sn/s front top strut bushes

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Jul 2019 31,789 miles

both front tyre side walls are starting to crack and deteriorate

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

slight free play in both front top strut mounting bearings

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Jul 2018 31,046 miles

both front macpherson struts has slight play in the upper support bearing

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 3 Jul 2018 31,046 miles

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

both front macpherson struts has slight play in the upper support bearing

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Jun 2017 30,159 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Jul 2016 29,340 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Jun 2015 28,519 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

body panels are damaged

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

rear o/s tyre side wall is starting to crack and deteriorate

Pass 13 Jun 2014 27,534 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Jun 2013 26,272 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 24,105 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 20,308 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 16,736 miles

child seats fitted in rear

o/s door mirror cracked

play in o/s/f strut top mounting

Pass 8 Sep 2009 13,196 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 NMA is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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