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DV56 BPX

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,483 mi
Last recorded116,483 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 BPX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2020 116,483 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill/wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both rear coil springs corroded

Front brake discs pitted worn and scored

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 111,222 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 111,218 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 103,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 96,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged

Offside Front brake caliper grabbing on slightly

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides in very poor condition on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 96,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged

Offside Front brake caliper grabbing on slightly

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides in very poor condition on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 88,036 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 88,036 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 81,092 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 74,396 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of structual deterioration.

Pass 12 Sep 2013 69,308 miles

slight bind on o/s/f n/s/f and o/s/r wheels. exhaust corroded around mounting bracket.

Pass 11 Sep 2012 62,914 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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)

exhaust has part of the system deteriorated

front tyres are worn on inner edges,suggest steering geometry is checked

Pass 4 Oct 2011 54,018 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 41,750 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 29,922 miles

Both front wipers slightly smearing the screen

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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DV56 BPX is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DV56 BPX, 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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DV56 BPX is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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