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DN56 ANP

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

104,564 mi
Last recorded104,564 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 104,564 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top strut mntg sligt play (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mntg slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 102,564 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes that run front to rear, at side of fuel tank are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills and chassis around swing axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 98,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes that run front to rear, at side of fuel tank are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills and chassis around swing axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 92,184 miles

Front flexi exhaust slight blow and poor codition

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 92,182 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front flexi exhaust slight blow and poor codition

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 89,201 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 83,977 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 83,977 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 82,957 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 79,361 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 79,361 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 75,015 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 67,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 59,976 miles

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

Oil leak sump ()

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 52,356 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 45,911 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 37,835 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 32,715 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 27,203 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 22,195 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 16,393 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 ANP is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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