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DG56 NMK

2006 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,925 mi
Last recorded93,925 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 93,925 miles

Engine light illuminated

Handbrake performance just on the legal limit

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 93,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine light illuminated

Handbrake performance just on the legal limit

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 80,334 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear tyres cracking but not down to cords

Pass 27 Aug 2014 68,525 miles

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

deep cracking on r/n/s tyre but not down to cords

Pass 9 Sep 2013 56,551 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)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 43,671 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 43,670 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 29,184 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 22,021 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 NMK is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NMK, 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 NMK registered?

DG56 NMK is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is DG56 NMK safe to buy?

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