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EA56 RXD

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,530 mi
Last recorded93,530 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 93,530 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

nearside outer drive shaft gaiter slightly loose

Pass 5 Oct 2017 90,650 miles

offside front brake pads getting low

Fail 28 Sep 2017 90,650 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

offside front brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Oct 2016 88,056 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 77,857 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 30 Oct 2014 69,523 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 61,515 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 58,769 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 51,117 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 41,661 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 35,421 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 RXD is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RXD, 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 RXD registered?

EA56 RXD is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 November 2006.

Is EA56 RXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA56 RXD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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