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DU56 YLV

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,673 mi
Last recorded101,673 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 101,673 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2015 101,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2014 90,802 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 75,430 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 56,003 miles

Exhaust bracket snapped but system is still supported

Fail 22 Sep 2012 55,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust bracket snapped but system is still supported

Pass 29 Sep 2011 32,429 miles

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

exhaust bracket snapped

seat belt warning light staying on

Fail 27 Sep 2011 32,429 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

exhaust bracket snapped

seat belt warning light staying on

Pass 28 Sep 2010 22,684 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 18,422 miles

All tyres are low in pressure

Bonnet safety catch very stiff.

Nail in offside front tyre

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 YLV is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YLV, 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 YLV registered?

DU56 YLV is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is DU56 YLV safe to buy?

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