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EJ56 WTR

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

104,377 mi
Last recorded104,377 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 104,377 miles

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

has slight corrosion under body, sills, arches and suspension components

Pass 1 Mar 2023 100,958 miles

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Pass 18 Jan 2022 96,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 92,481 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 92,481 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front section flexible hose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 90,389 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 90,388 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 81,835 miles

Exhaust flexi joint has slight damage

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 81,835 miles

Exhaust flexi joint has slight damage

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 75,762 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 66,867 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 66,866 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 59,766 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 59,766 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 53,276 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 53,275 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 47,843 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 47,842 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 42,001 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 35,429 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 29,985 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 26,422 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 26,422 miles

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

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

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 WTR is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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