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EA56 HVE

2006 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,028 mi
Last recorded82,028 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 82,028 miles

Oil leaking from engine

Fail 22 Aug 2016 82,028 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leaking from engine

Pass 19 Aug 2015 70,993 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 70,993 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 60,132 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 60,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 50,495 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 50,460 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 43,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 43,933 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 36,932 miles

slight bind on o/s/f brake.

Pass 25 Sep 2010 28,855 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 22,165 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 HVE is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HVE, 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 HVE registered?

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

Is EA56 HVE safe to buy?

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