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EA56 RXC

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,037 mi
Last recorded56,037 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 RXC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 56,037 miles

parking brake only just meets minimum requirement 16%

Fail 13 Jul 2016 56,037 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 47,875 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

both rear tyres have inner and outer sidewall cracking

Fail 22 Jun 2015 47,875 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

both rear tyres have inner and outer sidewall cracking

Pass 13 May 2014 42,413 miles

both rear tyres cracking in sidewalls.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 35,823 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 33,034 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 30,755 miles

offside rear brake pad wearing low

offside rear seat not used

Pass 5 Nov 2010 20,179 miles

n/s/f wiperblade smear windscreen

Pass 4 Nov 2009 14,473 miles

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

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

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

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 RXC is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RXC, 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

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What year was EA56 RXC registered?

EA56 RXC is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is EA56 RXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA56 RXC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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