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EA56 WTM

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

113,148 mi
Last recorded113,148 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 WTM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2025 113,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 113,066 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspect clutch fault as pedal operation very stiff !!!

Pass 8 Aug 2024 107,025 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Door mirror outer cover damage slightly

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Of engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 107,025 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Door mirror outer cover damage slightly

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Of engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 101,153 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 101,152 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged high /low points (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 95,373 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 89,862 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 85,548 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 85,548 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 80,593 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 80,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2018 75,157 miles

Both Front Wishbone Bushes Are Slightly Deteriorated

Exhaust System Is Corroded

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 18 Jul 2018 75,157 miles

Both Front Wishbone Bushes Are Slightly Deteriorated

Exhaust System Is Corroded

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 20 Jul 2017 69,152 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 69,151 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 64,282 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 64,282 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 60,065 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 55,437 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 50,500 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Aug 2012 46,364 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 42,042 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 36,209 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 28,560 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 WTM is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WTM, 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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EA56 WTM is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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