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EN56 LRE

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,558 mi
Last recorded77,558 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN56 LRE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 77,558 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 68,516 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 68,516 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing central seat belt buckle not visible (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle not accessible

Pass 24 Oct 2019 58,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle trapped below seat

Fail 24 Oct 2019 58,456 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle trapped below seat

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 55,334 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 55,334 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 54,958 miles

both rear tyres getting low walls outer side walls perishing 165/60/14

Fail 28 Jun 2017 54,956 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres getting low walls outer side walls perishing 165/60/14

Pass 28 Jun 2016 52,879 miles

Offside Front wheel tight to turn ok on rollers

Pass 18 Jun 2015 50,091 miles

165/60/r15

exhaust hangers poor condition but exhaust supported

front tyres getting low wearing edges

front wheels hard to turn ok on rollers

offside rear tyre outor wall perishing

Pass 27 Jun 2014 46,228 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust bracket broken but still sucure

front wheels slight tight to turn ok on rollers

Pass 27 Jun 2013 40,294 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 33,567 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 27,039 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 27,039 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 20,801 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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EN56 LRE is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LRE, 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 LRE registered?

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

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