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DU56 DYM

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,946 mi
Last recorded90,946 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 DYM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 90,946 miles

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

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

both sills slightly corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2018 87,705 miles

both front tyres on the inner edges

Pass 9 Feb 2017 82,640 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 82,640 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 77,773 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 73,335 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 73,335 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 70,276 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 70,274 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pedal lift from rear brakes

Pass 12 Sep 2012 63,274 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 63,773 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2011 49,632 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 49,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 36,608 miles

offside front brake slightly binding on

Fail 27 Aug 2010 36,608 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front brake slightly binding on

Pass 28 Aug 2009 24,986 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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DU56 DYM is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DU56 DYM, 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 DU56 DYM registered?

DU56 DYM is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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