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CE56 EXC

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

45,497 mi
Last recorded45,497 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 EXC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 45,497 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 45,220 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure front and centre mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 42,001 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust middle section hanger broken

Pass 18 Sep 2019 40,244 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 40,239 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 38,043 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 35,903 miles

offside front brake bind

Pass 12 Sep 2016 33,524 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 30,899 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2014 27,950 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 25,142 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 22,382 miles

Rear brakes slightly imbalanced

offside front wheel slight brake bind

Pass 3 Sep 2011 17,540 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 17,540 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 12,941 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 9,349 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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CE56 EXC is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CE56 EXC, 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 CE56 EXC registered?

CE56 EXC is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is CE56 EXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE56 EXC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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