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DY56 PJV

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,022 mi
Last recorded97,022 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 97,022 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 88,077 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 88,077 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 78,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake only just made requirements

Pass 23 Nov 2022 76,516 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears slightly perished in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 74,996 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Mounting worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 74,996 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Mounting worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 71,840 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 71,840 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front tyre worn badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 64,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 64,380 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 47,418 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 47,418 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to b/box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 44,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorating.

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorating.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 42,926 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R Tyres deteriorating.

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 41,631 miles

N/S/R Tyre deterioating.

O/S/F Brake binding ( not registering on R.B.T. ).

O/S/R Tyre deterioating.

Pass 17 Jun 2014 40,170 miles

N/S/F wiper blade split

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 35,944 miles

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)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 20 Jun 2012 30,801 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 23,367 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 17,072 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 PJV 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 76.2%.

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 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 DY56 PJV, 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 PJV registered?

DY56 PJV is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 September 2006.

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