CarVerify

Free Car Check

EN56 LRK

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,859 mi
Last recorded80,859 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN56 LRK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2018 80,859 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases between centre and rear at join (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Binding on o/s/f wheel

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s leading to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing bush, o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inside rack, Advanced (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 77,048 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 77,047 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 73,514 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 69,006 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 69,006 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165 60 14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 62,662 miles

Centre and rear exhaust sections clamp loose centre exhaust bracket broken

Front number plate insecure

OS and NSR tyre sidewalls perishing

OSR brake calliper appears damp but does not seem to be leaking under any test conditions.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 62,650 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre and rear exhaust sections clamp loose centre exhaust bracket broken

Front number plate insecure

OS and NSR tyre sidewalls perishing

OSR brake calliper appears damp but does not seem to be leaking under any test conditions.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 51,578 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 51,576 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 41,045 miles

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

Signs on old tyres of alignment wear

Pass 20 Sep 2011 26,148 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 23,158 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 18,918 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
Full Kia Picanto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EN56 LRK 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 64.3%.

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 LRK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EN56 LRK?

You can check the full history of EN56 LRK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EN56 LRK registered?

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

Is EN56 LRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN56 LRK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EN56 LRK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EN56 LRK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.