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EA56 RXB

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,549 mi
Last recorded97,549 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 RXB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 97,549 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 94,749 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 90,561 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 86,581 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 79,945 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 75,404 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 75,404 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 68,210 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 58,185 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 49,212 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 49,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 39,727 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 34,387 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 RXB is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RXB, 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 RXB registered?

EA56 RXB is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is EA56 RXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA56 RXB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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