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EA56 LGG

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,746 mi
Last recorded65,746 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 65,746 miles

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

offside front tyre feathering on inner edge

Fail 2 Sep 2017 65,746 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

offside front tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2016 57,524 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 53,420 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 53,420 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 46,802 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 46,802 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 40,157 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 31,594 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 26,308 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 26,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 20,502 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 12,152 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 LGG is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LGG, 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 LGG registered?

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

Is EA56 LGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA56 LGG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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