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EK06 HWC

2006 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,868 mi
Last recorded112,868 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 HWC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 112,868 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Front number plate cracked

Slight bind at offside front wheel

Pass 30 Apr 2015 97,129 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Apr 2014 83,114 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front shock top mounts have slight uplift

both rear tyres perishing

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

n/s/r seat missing along with seat belt

Pass 12 Apr 2014 83,114 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front shock top mounts have slight uplift

both rear tyres perishing

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

n/s/r seat missing along with seat belt

Pass 1 May 2013 69,919 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre brake light not working

Fail 30 Apr 2013 69,912 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre brake light not working

Pass 16 Apr 2012 50,994 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 40,410 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 20,070 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 16,978 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 HWC is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 EK06 HWC, 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 EK06 HWC registered?

EK06 HWC is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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