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EA56 HVD

2006 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,995 mi
Last recorded72,995 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 HVD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 72,995 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 70,397 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f tyre getting in poor condition

Pass 7 Aug 2015 70,397 miles

o/s/f tyre getting in poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2014 67,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f brake binding ,

Pass 12 Sep 2013 64,464 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 56,145 miles

offside front wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 28 Sep 2011 48,874 miles

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

Oil leak

un-able to see front and rear brake pads clearly for wear.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 39,410 miles

part worn stamp on n/s/front tyre

un-able to see front and rear brake pads for wear/condition

very slight binding to o/s/front wheel

Fail 1 Oct 2010 39,405 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

unable to clearly view front or rear pads advise removing wheels to view clearly

Pass 28 Sep 2009 28,750 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 HVD is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HVD, 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 HVD registered?

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

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