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DN56 AKV

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

86,429 mi
Last recorded86,429 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 AKV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2023 86,429 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension components generally corroded

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

Center stop lamp not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between the 2 rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs seem to of gotten hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 82,357 miles

All steering, suspension and braking components are generally very corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lights don't turn off with main lights

Pass 9 Sep 2021 76,881 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 76,090 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 75,239 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 74,443 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 74,443 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 73,967 miles

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

osr brake disc corroded and worn

Pass 14 Sep 2016 73,255 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 73,252 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 72,851 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake disk worn/pitted/scored

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 71,641 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Aug 2014 71,605 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2013 69,065 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 69,064 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 64,162 miles

offside rear brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 64,162 miles

offside rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2011 58,360 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 58,360 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 50,349 miles

slight play both front top leg mounts

Fail 23 Nov 2010 50,349 miles

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

slight play both front top leg mounts

Pass 25 Nov 2009 40,379 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 40,379 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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DN56 AKV is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DN56 AKV, 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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DN56 AKV is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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