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BF56 NVE

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,301 mi
Last recorded75,301 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 NVE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 75,301 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 75,301 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 60,491 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 60,335 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nsf tyre worn inner tread

Pass 4 Nov 2016 57,601 miles

Offside Front Inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2015 49,230 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 49,230 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 42,882 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 36,531 miles

o/s/f tyre 2mm on inner edge

Fail 10 Dec 2012 30,271 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 30,271 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 27,521 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracking on sidewall

Fail 20 Dec 2011 27,521 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres slightly cracking on sidewall

Pass 8 Dec 2010 25,408 miles

centre exaust mounting weak system still secure

Pass 1 Dec 2009 21,297 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 NVE is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BF56 NVE, 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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BF56 NVE is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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