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EN56 LRJ

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,295 mi
Last recorded48,295 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN56 LRJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 48,295 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 48,293 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 42,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 37,456 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 31,220 miles

front brake discs are worn

nearside rear brake slightly tight

rear shock absorbers are damp

Pass 2 Dec 2014 29,137 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 29,129 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 26,435 miles

engine oil leak

front brakes are slightly out of balance

slight play in front top strutt mounts

Pass 10 Dec 2012 24,498 miles

rear tyre treads are cracked

Pass 19 Dec 2011 22,524 miles

front tyre treads and sidewalls are cracking

Pass 17 Dec 2010 20,438 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 18,890 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 18,890 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 LRJ is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LRJ, 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 LRJ registered?

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

Is EN56 LRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN56 LRJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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