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DY56 VEW

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

25,245 mi
Last recorded25,245 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 25,245 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 25,245 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 18,525 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 17,509 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 16,696 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 15,754 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 14,763 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 13,559 miles

both rear tyres begining to perish

Pass 17 Sep 2012 12,122 miles

all tyres showing small cracks

Pass 19 Sep 2011 10,198 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 7,805 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 7,805 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 6,251 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 VEW is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY56 VEW registered?

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

Is DY56 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY56 VEW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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