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EK56 NUP

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,186 mi
Last recorded72,186 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 NUP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 72,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 72,186 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 67,458 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Oct 2018 67,458 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Oct 2017 59,727 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 59,727 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 51,023 miles

Bonnet latch doesn't hold bonnet shut everytime when being closed

Both rear coil springs are corroded

General corrosion to underside components

Nearside Rear Road Wheel binding slightly

Offside Front Road Wheel binding slightly

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels and tyres

Fail 29 Sep 2016 51,023 miles

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

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Bonnet latch doesn't hold bonnet shut everytime when being closed

General corrosion to underside components

Nearside Rear Road Wheel binding slightly

Offside Front Road Wheel binding slightly

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels and tyres

Pass 7 Oct 2015 42,236 miles

Bonnet saftey catch partialy seized

Boonet hard to open and clise due to body damage

Center exhaust mount broken away from system but still supported

Fail 7 Oct 2015 42,236 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall damage (4.1.D.1b)

Bonnet saftey catch partialy seized

Boonet hard to open and clise due to body damage

Center exhaust mount broken away from system but still supported

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort Parking brake only showed 40kn, adjusted during test now satisfactory (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 35,752 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 27,161 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 24,807 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 21,140 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 18,188 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 14,623 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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EK56 NUP is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EK56 NUP, 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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EK56 NUP is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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