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EN56 LVA

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,585 mi
Last recorded71,585 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN56 LVA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 71,585 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 66,195 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 66,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 66,092 miles

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

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

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

Centre Rear Upper stop light inop

Rear brake performance poor

Pass 27 Feb 2015 57,415 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 57,412 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 49,125 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 49,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 49,047 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 40,893 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 31,556 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 29,456 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 23,643 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 LVA is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LVA, 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 LVA registered?

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

Is EN56 LVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN56 LVA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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