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DY56 VEU

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,534 mi
Last recorded61,534 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 61,534 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust back box corrded & start distorting

Pass 12 May 2022 56,757 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 56,757 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 54,170 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 54,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 53,014 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 53,014 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 48,120 miles

Handbrake performance only just met

Fail 13 Feb 2018 48,120 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Handbrake performance only just met

Pass 14 Feb 2017 46,108 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 44,586 miles

Offside Rear front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 40,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on front pipe and on joint at rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules on pipe (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules on pipe (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 40,468 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective on latch (8.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on front pipe and on joint at rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules on pipe (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules on pipe (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 36,702 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 36,702 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 32,524 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 32,524 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 26,840 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 22,269 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 21 Sep 2010 19,012 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 15,337 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 24 Sep 2009 15,337 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 VEU is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VEU, 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 VEU registered?

DY56 VEU is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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