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DU56 XZL

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

62,562 mi
Last recorded62,562 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 XZL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 62,562 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 62,562 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 61,189 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 61,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 59,408 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 59,408 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 55,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 11 Sep 2018 55,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 Sep 2017 51,496 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 48,702 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 48,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring on cv joint broken (3.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2015 44,742 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 41,831 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 38,512 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 38,471 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 33,802 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 25,954 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 25,954 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 19,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Aug 2010 19,885 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Aug 2009 14,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 14,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XZL is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XZL, 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 XZL registered?

DU56 XZL is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is DU56 XZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU56 XZL shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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