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EJ56 WTK

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,858 mi
Last recorded84,858 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 WTK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 84,858 miles

BRAKE AND CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBERS WORN

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SPLIT

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS BOOT COVERS PERISHED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SPLIT TREAD PATTERN

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 84,858 miles

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

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

BRAKE AND CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBERS WORN

CENTRE EXHAUST CLAMP BRACKET INSECURE

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SPLIT

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS BOOT COVERS PERISHED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SPLIT TREAD PATTERN

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

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 13 Mar 2019 74,763 miles

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SPLIT IN THREAD PATTERN

OIL LEAK

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Fail 13 Mar 2019 74,763 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SPLIT IN THREAD PATTERN

OIL LEAK

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 16 Mar 2018 65,490 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 57,559 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 15,980 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 46,727 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 43,832 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 37,448 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 32,671 miles

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)

Offside front tyre worn low on the inner edge

Fail 5 Mar 2012 32,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front tyre worn low on the inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2011 24,374 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 24,367 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 21 Nov 2009 20,924 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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EJ56 WTK is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJ56 WTK, 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 EJ56 WTK registered?

EJ56 WTK is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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