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DY56 YMP

2006 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,977 mi
Last recorded92,977 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 YMP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 92,977 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn inner edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 92,841 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn inner edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

center exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Nov 2018 86,884 miles

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

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

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

handbrake poor operation.

Pass 8 Nov 2017 80,317 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 75,416 miles

advise osf ball joint dust cover split but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 30 Sep 2015 69,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear caliper damp but unable to see a leak

Offside Rear tyre perishing

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

engine management light is on

unable to see front brake pads

unable to see rear pads

Fail 30 Sep 2015 69,297 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear caliper damp but unable to see a leak

Offside Rear tyre perishing

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

engine management light is on

unable to see front brake pads

unable to see rear pads

Pass 10 Oct 2014 65,277 miles

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

o/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2013 61,932 miles

OFF SIDE REAR BRAKE CALIPER IS DAMP

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

THE NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ABS RINGS ARE CORRODED

Fail 5 Oct 2013 61,763 miles

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

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

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

THE NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ABS RINGS ARE CORRODED

Pass 15 Oct 2012 53,394 miles

BELT NOISE

ENGINE LAMP IS ON

OIL LEAKS AND POWER STEERING PIPES ARE WET WITH OIL??

THE NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT ABS RINGS ARE CORRODED

WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES SMEAR SCREEN

Fail 12 Oct 2012 53,316 miles

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

BELT NOISE

ENGINE LAMP IS ON

OIL LEAKS AND POWER STEERING PIPES ARE WET WITH OIL??

THE NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT ABS RINGS ARE CORRODED

WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES SMEAR SCREEN

Pass 3 Oct 2011 51,098 miles

N/S/F SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 20 Sep 2011 50,734 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ALL BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN LOW UNABLE TO SEE FULLY

N/S/F SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT SLIGHT PLAY

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 37,774 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nsf tyre getting low

nsf wheel slightly buckled

osf tyre inner edge worn

slight damage to nsf tyre outer wall

slight play osf shocker top

Pass 24 Sep 2010 37,774 miles

nsf tyre getting low

nsf wheel slightly buckled

osf tyre inner edge worn

slight damage to nsf tyre outer wall

slight play osf shocker top

Pass 19 Oct 2009 24,586 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 YMP is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YMP, 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 YMP registered?

DY56 YMP is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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