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EN56 LVG

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

73,225 mi
Last recorded73,225 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN56 LVG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 73,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 54,079 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 52,788 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

front lower suspension arm bushes worn/deteriorated

parking brake weak

slight corrosion underside of car in places

wipers deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2020 49,402 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside washers inopp

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear tyres perished

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 7 Oct 2019 42,539 miles

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

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated (front flexy pipe broken)

offside rear tyre perished/cracking/deteriorated

oil leak

slight corrosion underside

Fail 7 Oct 2019 42,538 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated (front flexy pipe broken)

offside front brake slightly binding

offside rear tyre perished/cracking/deteriorated

oil leak

slight corrosion underside

Pass 10 Oct 2018 30,645 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 27,836 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 25,047 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 22,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 18,941 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 16,665 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 13,887 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 8,893 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 7,204 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 4,970 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 LVG is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LVG, 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 LVG registered?

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

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