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EA56 LLE

2006 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,547 mi
Last recorded82,547 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 82,547 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 77,121 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 75,343 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 75,343 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 73,049 miles

underside of car rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2016 70,674 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 19 Jun 2015 66,923 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 55,240 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 55,236 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 51,079 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 40,114 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 40,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 32,917 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 32,839 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 26,628 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 20,203 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 LLE is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LLE, 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 LLE registered?

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

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