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DY56 PJU

2006 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,956 mi
Last recorded104,956 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 PJU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 104,956 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 93,523 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 93,523 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 88,982 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 81,544 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 75,404 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 75,404 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 72,215 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 72,215 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 64,978 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 Jan 2017 60,508 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken front

oil filter leaking

Fail 3 Jan 2017 60,486 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front exhaust bracket broken front

oil filter leaking

Pass 5 Jan 2016 58,085 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 58,085 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 56,662 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 50,598 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 45,206 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 45,206 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 35,227 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 35,227 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 27,676 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 15,197 miles

Uneven front tyre wear inner edge, will need new tyres soon.

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 PJU is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PJU, 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 PJU registered?

DY56 PJU is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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