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EN55 TPU

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,078 mi
Last recorded84,078 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 TPU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 84,078 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 84,076 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 78,366 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

park brakes both side just pass

Pass 21 Jul 2021 73,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Park brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the park brake system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 18 Feb 2020 66,129 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded And Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside The side of the vehicle damaged

Offside Front Coil spring corroded And Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside The side of the vehicle damaged

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 62,219 miles

Nearside frontand rear door damaged no sharp projections at time of test

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))

clutch pedal intermittantly jams in depresed position advise repair asap

unable to see front and rear brake pads may be wearing thin advise full brake inspection

Fail 25 Feb 2019 62,219 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside frontand rear door damaged no sharp projections at time of test

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

clutch pedal intermittantly jams in depresed position advise repair asap

unable to see front and rear brake pads may be wearing thin advise full brake inspection

Pass 9 Feb 2018 58,180 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

unable to see front and rear brake pads may be wearing thin

Fail 9 Feb 2018 58,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut/ damage inner breadth (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut/damage outer breadth (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread lifting outer breadth (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear tyre balding inner edge strong advise change asap

unable to see front and rear brake pads may be wearing thin

Pass 2 Feb 2017 56,463 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 55,211 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear slight brake bind

Pass 12 Jan 2015 50,627 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 47,661 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 44,288 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 39,117 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)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 33,886 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 27,535 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 21,170 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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EN55 TPU is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EN55 TPU, 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 EN55 TPU registered?

EN55 TPU is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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