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DY56 NFK

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,872 mi
Last recorded109,872 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 NFK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 109,872 miles

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill for rear axle mounting Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 109,865 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill for rear axle mounting Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 100,492 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 93,899 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 93,893 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Both mid and rear section required (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 89,215 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 89,215 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 79,639 miles

Engine warning light on!

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

Offside Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 68,650 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 59,461 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 59,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 49,311 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 49,311 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four on or below limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 40,118 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 31,877 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 31,877 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 27,766 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil leak

exhaust center bracket broken but still supported

Pass 25 Nov 2011 25,052 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 20,200 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 20,200 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 14,293 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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DY56 NFK is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DY56 NFK, 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 DY56 NFK registered?

DY56 NFK is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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