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EA56 WUJ

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,803 mi
Last recorded104,803 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 104,803 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 100,141 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 93,111 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 84,107 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

wheel trims fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2015 73,257 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 73,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 61,107 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 61,107 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 48,134 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 42,414 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 36,193 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 26,862 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 22,406 miles

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall has some small splits

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 WUJ is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA56 WUJ registered?

EA56 WUJ is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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