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EA56 HDN

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

89,643 mi
Last recorded89,643 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 HDN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 89,643 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 89,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 81,517 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 70,001 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 58,026 miles

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both front lights (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 58,026 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective servo leaking vacuum (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both front lights (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 44,406 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 31,510 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 26,826 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 26,239 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 24,264 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 22,526 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 19,857 miles

o/s/f plus n/s/r brakes showing signs of binding

Pass 15 Sep 2012 17,801 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 14,673 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 11,250 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 7,726 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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EA56 HDN is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EA56 HDN, 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 EA56 HDN registered?

EA56 HDN is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is EA56 HDN safe to buy?

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