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DN56 EOP

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,119 mi
Last recorded93,119 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 EOP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 93,119 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 89,221 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 88,220 miles

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

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

surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 6 Jul 2021 88,219 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front slight wheel bind

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

brake discs all round corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2018 85,597 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 85,597 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 83,944 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 83,944 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 81,486 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 81,486 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 79,844 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 78,118 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 76,886 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

center exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust still fully suported

front and rear number plat lettering deterating

osf very slight brake bind may require brake service

Pass 22 Mar 2013 74,615 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 74,615 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 71,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

exhaust system deteriorated,centre mounting fractured,but system still adequately supported

o/s/r tyre sidewalls perished,but cords or ply not exposed

secondary bonnet catch stiff to operate

Fail 20 Dec 2012 71,793 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

exhaust system deteriorated,centre mounting fractured,but system still adequately supported

o/s/r tyre sidewalls perished,but cords or ply not exposed

secondary bonnet catch stiff to operate

slight brake bind @ o/s/f wheel

Pass 21 Dec 2011 59,182 miles

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

Offside rear tyre has some small splits but they are NOT deep enough to reach ply/cord.

Fail 20 Dec 2011 59,182 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear tyre has some small splits but they are NOT deep enough to reach ply/cord.

Pass 21 Dec 2010 46,420 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust mounting missing but not insecure.slight bind on o/side front brake and n/side rear

Pass 21 Dec 2009 32,764 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 EOP is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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