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EA56 LGJ

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,883 mi
Last recorded81,883 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 81,883 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 81,882 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 74,198 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 64,842 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 58,708 miles

2x child seats fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2014 51,469 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2013 45,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jan 2012 39,333 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 12 Jan 2012 39,333 miles

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 31 Jan 2011 31,022 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 17,200 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 LGJ is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LGJ, 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 LGJ registered?

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

Is EA56 LGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA56 LGJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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