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EN56 LRA

2006 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

76,588 mi
Last recorded76,588 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN56 LRA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 76,588 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre showing alot of wear on inner tread/sidewall

Offside Rear tyre becoming perished

bonnet safety catch siezed not working

Fail 13 Oct 2016 76,588 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported support bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre showing alot of wear on inner tread/sidewall

Offside Rear tyre becoming perished

bonnet safety catch siezed not working

Pass 17 Oct 2015 64,387 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 58,110 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 58,108 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 51,847 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 44,716 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 44,662 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 34,018 miles

nearside rear wheel rim some damage

Fail 8 Nov 2010 34,018 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear wheel rim some damage

Pass 9 Dec 2009 25,161 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 25,161 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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EN56 LRA is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 EN56 LRA, 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 EN56 LRA registered?

EN56 LRA is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 December 2006.

Is EN56 LRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN56 LRA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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