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DY56 URU

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,341 mi
Last recorded88,341 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2022 88,341 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive also advise oil level on the min. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage slight seep from pump/pipe area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 69,338 miles

Front Lower Adv both front lower suspension arms corroded...........

Rear Adv corrosion to rear axel beam /getting poor condition......

Fail 7 Dec 2021 69,338 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section exhaust poor condition/leaking......... (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front tyres badly worn on inner tracks......... (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Adv both front lower suspension arms corroded...........

Rear Adv corrosion to rear axel beam /getting poor condition......

Pass 14 Dec 2020 62,914 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 62,914 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front cross-member holed and corroded...... (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear tyres worn to limits and perished poor condition...... (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high Both front lamps very high....... (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working Both front position lamps inop.......... (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 59,653 miles

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

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

o-s & n-s front brake back plates corroded & detached

Fail 8 Jun 2019 59,643 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

o-s & n-s front brake back plates corroded & detached

Pass 11 Jun 2018 55,342 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 51,068 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 45,695 miles

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

offside rear tyre stepping

Fail 10 Jun 2016 45,695 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside rear tyre stepping

Pass 12 Jun 2015 40,865 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 36,419 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 36,419 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 33,983 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 24,381 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 24,302 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 17,242 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 17,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 URU is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 URU, 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 URU registered?

DY56 URU is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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