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DV56 FZU

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

24,794 mi
Last recorded24,794 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 FZU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 24,794 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 17 Jun 2015 24,794 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 17 Jun 2014 20,278 miles

Rear tyres perished

Fail 17 Jun 2014 20,274 miles

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Jun 2013 18,196 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 18,194 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 14,113 miles

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

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 21 Jun 2011 10,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 10,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 10,306 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 8,297 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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DV56 FZU is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DV56 FZU, 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 DV56 FZU registered?

DV56 FZU is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is DV56 FZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV56 FZU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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