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BD56 WHJ

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,744 mi
Last recorded129,744 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 WHJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2024 129,744 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 124,829 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 123,059 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 120,498 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 120,498 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 117,282 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 117,273 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 109,599 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 109,582 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 100,611 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 100,611 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 92,309 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 92,301 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 83,875 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 83,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 76,242 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 67,726 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 7 Dec 2012 60,110 miles

rear tyres wearing on in side edges

Pass 23 Nov 2011 57,606 miles

Oil leak

front tyres getting low

Pass 2 Dec 2010 42,604 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 32,585 miles

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

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

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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BD56 WHJ is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD56 WHJ, 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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BD56 WHJ is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 December 2006.

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