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EA56 WTP

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

95,507 mi
Last recorded95,507 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 95,507 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively was locked on /become free spinning before the end of test (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 85,994 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 82,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 79,137 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front brake binding by hand

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 79,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front brake binding by hand

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 75,629 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 75,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 73,102 miles

Offside Front brake binding by hand

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 69,819 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive a/c system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 69,817 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive a/c system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front tyres wearing heavily on edges

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 65,395 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive a/c system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake binding by hand

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2017 62,161 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 62,151 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 59,666 miles

Front radiators support chassis rail corroding

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipe to or from pump (2.3.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 59,666 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre exhaust bracket insecure from pipe

Front radiators support chassis rail corroding

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear hand brake lever on caliper sized on

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipe to or from pump (2.3.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 56,951 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 56,951 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 46,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front and nearside rear brakes slightly binding

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

minimum brake effort from rear parking brakes on RBT. we advise attention a.s.a.p

Pass 4 Jul 2013 39,696 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 34,044 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 30,118 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 25,541 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 16,128 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 WTP is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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