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EA56 ORK

2006 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,462 mi
Last recorded134,462 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 134,462 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 134,462 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 134,136 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 134,136 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 127,365 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 127,365 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 119,225 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 119,225 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 107,743 miles

Brake pedal rubber splitting

Exhaust Hanger Corroded Badly

Front Number Plate Craked Damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 107,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both Rear Brakes Slightly Holding On

Brake pedal rubber splitting

Exhaust Hanger Corroded Badly

Front Number Plate Craked Damaged

O/S/F Brakes Slightly Holding On

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 96,054 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 96,054 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 82,677 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 82,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2010 69,301 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 69,301 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 49,820 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight Play In O/S/F Suspension Top Mount

Fail 14 Nov 2009 49,569 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight Play In O/S/F Suspension Top Mount

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 ORK is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ORK, 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 ORK registered?

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

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