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EK06 EAM

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

116,153 mi
Last recorded116,153 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 EAM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 116,153 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 116,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 113,070 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 113,070 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 104,117 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 100,595 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 96,967 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 96,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 94,809 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 94,809 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 91,224 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 87,761 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 83,247 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)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 83,245 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 76,680 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 69,089 miles

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING

Pass 13 Mar 2014 63,049 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 63,049 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre stop lamp not working

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 20 Mar 2013 54,366 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 54,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 48,066 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

play in offside front suspension top mount

rear brake pads worn

wipers smeary

Pass 16 Mar 2012 48,066 miles

play in offside front suspension top mount

rear brake pads worn

wipers smeary

Pass 14 Mar 2011 41,022 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 33,533 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 25,242 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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EK06 EAM is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EK06 EAM, 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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EK06 EAM is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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