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BF56 MLE

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,079 mi
Last recorded48,079 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 MLE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2017 48,079 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 45,262 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 41,119 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 36,837 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 33,481 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 29,747 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 25,305 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 19,950 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 15,358 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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BF56 MLE is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BF56 MLE, 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 BF56 MLE?

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What year was BF56 MLE registered?

BF56 MLE is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is BF56 MLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF56 MLE shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF56 MLE have outstanding finance?

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