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DV56 XOW

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

47,020 mi
Last recorded47,020 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 XOW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 47,020 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 46,517 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 45,702 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 45,000 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 44,232 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))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 44,206 miles

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

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))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 43,225 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))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 42,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 41,187 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front slightly binding/slight inbalance

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 41,187 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure and centre brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front slightly binding/slight inbalance

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 39,235 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 37,344 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 35,615 miles

Front slight movement in o/s and n/s strut top s

Nearside Front abs wiring slightly resting on anti roll bar link

Pass 9 Sep 2014 34,064 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 31,283 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 26,335 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 21,740 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 17,135 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 17,135 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 13,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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 XOW is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XOW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV56 XOW registered?

DV56 XOW is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is DV56 XOW safe to buy?

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