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EN56 LRF

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,176 mi
Last recorded151,176 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN56 LRF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 151,176 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

centre exhaust support missing

Fail 29 Oct 2019 151,175 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

centre exhaust support missing

Pass 5 Nov 2018 146,159 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 141,440 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

front brakes slightly uneven

Pass 25 Oct 2016 135,696 miles

Front both tyres worn on shoulders

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 130,985 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2015 130,938 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2014 126,023 miles

sump corroded and leaking

Fail 29 Oct 2014 125,943 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

sump corroded and leaking!

Pass 13 Nov 2013 119,152 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 103,287 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 87,400 miles

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

only just passed emissions limits

rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 30 Nov 2010 70,756 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 52,801 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 LRF is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 EN56 LRF, 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 LRF registered?

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

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