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DY56 VEV

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,262 mi
Last recorded89,262 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 VEV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 89,262 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 75,560 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 64,179 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 59,421 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 55,415 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 48,806 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 48,806 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 43,956 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 43,956 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 38,854 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 38,854 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 36,400 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 36,400 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 30,459 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 22,149 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 VEV is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VEV, 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 VEV registered?

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

Is DY56 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY56 VEV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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