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EA56 ORO

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

32,111 mi
Last recorded32,111 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 32,111 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 29,992 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 28,165 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 27,701 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 27,301 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 26,868 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 26,380 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 26,380 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 25,446 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 24,000 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 22,947 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 21,446 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 19,666 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 18,009 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 15,777 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 14,012 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 12,008 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 9,099 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 ORO is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 ORO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EA56 ORO?

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What year was EA56 ORO registered?

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

Is EA56 ORO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA56 ORO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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