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DN56 AMO

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

103,074 mi
Last recorded103,074 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 103,074 miles

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

both front tip strut mounts slight play

both sills corroded

o/s/r outer sill / wheel arch area filled

Fail 12 Dec 2018 103,072 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

both front tip strut mounts slight play

both sills corroded

o/s/r outer sill / wheel arch area filled

Pass 8 Dec 2017 99,947 miles

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

n/s/r outer sill / wheel arch corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2016 97,338 miles

Exhaust bracket fractured

Exhaust system corroded, front flexipipe fractured and has a minor leak

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 97,338 miles

Exhaust bracket fractured

Exhaust system corroded, front flexipipe fractured and has a minor leak

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 91,927 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 91,927 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 83,564 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 83,447 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 73,967 miles

Offside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 73,908 miles

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

Offside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 67,042 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 67,042 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 60,034 miles

Battery insecure

Both Front brake discs are slightly worn

Both rear tyres are perished

Fail 29 Nov 2010 54,094 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 54,094 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 41,948 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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DN56 AMO is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 AMO, 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 DN56 AMO registered?

DN56 AMO is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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