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DU56 YMK

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,818 mi
Last recorded73,818 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 73,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 68,393 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Radiator cross member heavily corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2017 68,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres perishing

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Radiator cross member heavily corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2016 62,638 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 59,848 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 56,422 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 49,692 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 49,691 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 42,337 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 42,337 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 39,011 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 39,011 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 34,437 miles

N/s/f tyre has shallow cut in sidewall

N/s/f wiper slightly streaky

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

O/s/f wiper slightly streaky

Fail 24 Sep 2010 34,401 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/s/f tyre has shallow cut in sidewall

N/s/f wiper slightly streaky

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

O/s/f wiper slightly streaky

Pass 18 Sep 2009 25,512 miles

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

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 YMK is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DU56 YMK, 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 YMK is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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