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BF56 NVU

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

61,843 mi
Last recorded61,843 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 61,843 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 58,091 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 58,091 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 53,736 miles

Hand brake efficiency at minimum requirement

Fail 14 Aug 2021 53,736 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Hand brake efficiency at minimum requirement

Pass 10 Aug 2020 52,213 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 47,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 46,924 miles

NSR tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 30 Aug 2018 46,924 miles

NSR tyre sidewall cracking

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2017 46,906 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 46,904 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 46,800 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 40,398 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 35,752 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 34,093 miles

nsf tyre sidewall cut, no cords

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 32,800 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2011 28,295 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 23,905 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 18,774 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 NVU is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NVU, 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 BF56 NVU registered?

BF56 NVU is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is BF56 NVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF56 NVU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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