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EA56 KWB

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

141,928 mi
Last recorded141,928 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 141,928 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 141,843 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick DOWN TO THE METAL (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2024 133,302 miles

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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 130,035 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 123,967 miles

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

front tyres inner edges worn

offside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

rear exhaust pipe rusted

Fail 20 Jun 2022 123,967 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

front tyres inner edges worn

offside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

rear exhaust pipe rusted

Pass 1 Jul 2021 115,616 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 103,668 miles

Offside Front Lower slight play in o/s/f track rod end ball joint.

Fail 4 Nov 2020 103,668 miles

Central Front Upper Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective secondary bonnet catch seized off catch. (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower slight play in o/s/f track rod end ball joint.

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working o/s/r stop light not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 102,316 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 82,333 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 82,333 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 74,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very badly perished and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake dragging slightly

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 67,680 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 66,543 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 57,706 miles

childseat fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2015 57,540 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

childseat fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2014 48,306 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 39,998 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 31,300 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center and rear seat belt not checked

Pass 12 Oct 2011 22,400 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 8,635 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 4,796 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 KWB 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 73.9%.

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 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 KWB, 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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EA56 KWB is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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