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EA56 HMZ

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

117,820 mi
Last recorded117,820 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 117,820 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively all 4 wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 117,675 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 117,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 117,277 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 117,271 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 116,899 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 116,899 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 115,125 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 115,125 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 112,745 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 110,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 110,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 108,601 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 108,601 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 106,313 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 106,313 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 103,960 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 103,960 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 99,767 miles

front tyres wearing inner tread

slight play both front top mounts

Pass 3 Oct 2011 92,419 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 92,419 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 73,535 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 54,400 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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EA56 HMZ is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EA56 HMZ, 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 EA56 HMZ registered?

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

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