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EA56 HVF

2006 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

84,092 mi
Last recorded84,092 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 84,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake light on dash

Pass 29 Oct 2018 71,061 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 69,817 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 69,397 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISORY (3.5.1i)

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

offside front brake showing signs of bindind

unable top clearly view front pads

Pass 12 Sep 2015 64,212 miles

Centre exhaust bracket insecure from exhaust but still supported

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

Pass 13 Sep 2014 57,958 miles

offside front plus rear brakes showing signs of binding

screw plus nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Sep 2014 57,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front plus rear brakes showing signs of binding

screw plus nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2013 51,648 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 45,134 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 37,308 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 28,965 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 20,667 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 HVF is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HVF, 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 HVF registered?

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

Is EA56 HVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA56 HVF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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