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EK06 LRO

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,423 mi
Last recorded100,423 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 LRO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 100,423 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 100,423 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 90,393 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 90,393 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2015 80,481 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 80,481 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 72,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 65,383 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 50,684 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 45,183 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 32,641 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 32,641 miles

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)

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 LRO is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LRO, 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 LRO registered?

EK06 LRO is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 March 2006.

Is EK06 LRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK06 LRO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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