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DU56 XZC

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,721 mi
Last recorded98,721 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 98,721 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 96,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165-60-R14 75H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front STRUT TOP MOUNT WORN BUT HAS NO EXCESSIVE PLAY

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165-60-R14 75H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 96,196 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165-60-R14 75H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front STRUT TOP MOUNT WORN BUT HAS NO EXCESSIVE PLAY

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165-60-R14 75H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 93,554 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 88,277 miles

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jun 2017 88,276 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST AND ALSO ENGINE OIL LIGHT ON (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ENGINE OIL WARNING LIGHT ON NO OIL SHOWING ON DIPSTICK

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 May 2016 81,747 miles

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

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check properly

Fail 20 May 2016 81,747 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check properly

Pass 10 Jun 2015 77,639 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 64,516 miles

offside rear tyre cracking but no cords showing

Pass 2 Jul 2012 54,526 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 36,106 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 36,106 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 23,076 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 XZC is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DU56 XZC, 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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DU56 XZC is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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