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DV56 UCJ

2006 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

53,670 mi
Last recorded53,670 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 UCJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 53,670 miles

rear axle and coil springs are corroded

Fail 28 May 2026 53,664 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

rear axle and coil springs are corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2025 51,076 miles

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

suspension subframes and suspension arms are corroded

unable to see brake pads due to wheel trims

Fail 29 May 2025 51,074 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

suspension subframes and suspension arms are corroded

unable to see brake pads due to wheel trims

Pass 28 May 2024 48,228 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 48,226 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 44,614 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 44,610 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 43,923 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 43,922 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 42,737 miles

Nearside Front abs ring is corroded

Fail 6 May 2021 42,735 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front abs ring is corroded

Pass 28 May 2020 41,775 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

front abs rings corroded

Pass 28 May 2019 40,068 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 38,593 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

front ABS rings corroded

Pass 30 May 2017 36,723 miles

exhaust corroded

front ABS rings corroded

front ABS rings corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 35,237 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 35,237 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 32,229 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2014 32,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 30,487 miles

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

rear wiper no good

Fail 27 Nov 2013 30,487 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nsr tyre cracking outer side

rear wiper no good

Fail 8 Dec 2012 28,021 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet safety catch tight

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 8 Dec 2012 28,021 miles

bonnet safety catch tight

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 28 Nov 2011 24,582 miles

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

n/s & o/s rear tyres slightly perished

n/s front tyres worn low on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn low on inner edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Dec 2010 23,442 miles

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

rear centre brake light inoperative

Pass 8 Dec 2009 20,858 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 UCJ is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 UCJ, 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 UCJ is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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