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BF56 NVX

2006 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,563 mi
Last recorded67,563 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 NVX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 67,563 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2025 67,560 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 62,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 57,990 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 57,989 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2019 52,923 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 48,002 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 44,250 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 40,879 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 37,710 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 35,486 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 34,231 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 31,941 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 28,876 miles

both front tyres show uneven wear across tread area and low tread depth

both rear tyres have low tread depth and fine cuts on inner sidewalls

fine cuts in tread area of n/s front tyre

nail in tread area of o/s rear tyre

slight bind to n/s rear brake

slight bind to o/s front brake

slight wear to brake pedal anti/slip pad

Pass 5 Nov 2010 25,587 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 25,084 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 21,342 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 21,247 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 NVX is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NVX, 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 NVX registered?

BF56 NVX is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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