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BD06 NHC

2006 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,201 mi
Last recorded71,201 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 NHC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 71,201 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 67,868 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on edges and cracking due to age.

Slight drag from nearside rear brake.

Pass 15 Jan 2016 63,804 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking.

Fail 15 Jan 2016 63,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre cracking.

Pass 29 Jan 2015 61,117 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 58,687 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 58,343 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F Tyre spliting due to age

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2012 54,128 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres low on tread

front wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 22 May 2012 54,128 miles

both rear tyres low on tread

front wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 31 May 2011 49,667 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 49,666 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 May 2010 38,939 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 38,937 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 May 2009 29,617 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 29,617 miles

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

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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BD06 NHC is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BD06 NHC, 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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BD06 NHC is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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