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EA56 WTV

2006 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,563 mi
Last recorded83,563 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 83,563 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 83,563 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 78,331 miles

wear in brake pedal rubber

Fail 18 Oct 2017 78,331 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 70,364 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper looks damp

Fail 8 Oct 2016 70,364 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper looks damp

Pass 14 Sep 2015 57,559 miles

High level brake light not working

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 46,829 miles

exhaust corroding in places

n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage(no cords shown)

o/s/f top mount has play

suspension shows age wear

Fail 30 Sep 2013 36,954 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

exhaust corroding in places

screw in n/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2013 36,954 miles

exhaust corroding in places

screw in n/s/f tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2012 27,774 miles

all brakes look worn/pads low

all other tyres perishing

exhaust starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre heavily perished/ non repairable punchure

o/s wing mirror backing damaged

slight oil leak (poss sump)

slight play n/s/f top mount

Fail 30 Sep 2011 22,563 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

all tyres starting to perish

exhaust corroding

o/s/f top mount slight play

slight engine oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2011 22,563 miles

all tyres starting to perish

exhaust corroding

o/s/f top mount slight play

slight engine oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2010 16,850 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 16,783 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 14,075 miles

Nearside 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 WTV is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WTV, 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 WTV registered?

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

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