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DN56 EOO

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

53,163 mi
Last recorded53,163 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 EOO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 53,163 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn low to edges (4.1.E.1)

exhaust centre/rear joint corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2017 53,163 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn low to edges (4.1.E.1)

exhaust centre/rear joint corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2016 49,004 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 49,004 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn to 2 MM on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2015 44,778 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 40,169 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 40,169 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 35,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 35,823 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 31,710 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 27,629 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 27,629 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 22,715 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 22,715 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 16,914 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 16,914 miles

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

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

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

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 EOO is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 EOO, 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 EOO registered?

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

Is DN56 EOO safe to buy?

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