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EA56 WTU

2006 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,037 mi
Last recorded116,037 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 WTU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 116,037 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 116,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective broken lens (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 111,337 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 111,337 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 104,449 miles

engine management light on indicating a fault

Pass 13 Dec 2016 95,555 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 95,555 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun visor (8.3.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 82,996 miles

rear belts unavalable for test

Fail 19 Oct 2015 82,996 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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)

rear belts unavalable for test

Pass 15 Oct 2014 73,135 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 59,328 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 59,328 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 49,259 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 49,259 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 40,840 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 34,947 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 29,226 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 WTU is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WTU, 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 WTU registered?

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

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