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DN56 AMU

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

75,145 mi
Last recorded75,145 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 75,145 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S and N/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S and N/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush as slight play

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S and N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 75,145 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S and N/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S and N/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush as slight play

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S and N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 68,557 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S and N/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush as slight play

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 60,215 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 60,204 miles

Exhaust has a slight blow

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 60,004 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 60,004 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 59,757 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 59,469 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 59,465 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 56,793 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 53,144 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 50,111 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 46,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 43,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear middle (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 43,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear middle (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 39,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 34,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Sep 2012 30,021 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 30,021 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 24,670 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 22,206 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 17,125 miles

N/S/F tyre low on tread

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

Rear number plate starting to degrade.

Uneven front tyre wear.

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 AMU 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 78.3%.

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 DN56 AMU, 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 AMU registered?

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

Is DN56 AMU safe to buy?

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