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BF56 NVY

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

62,353 mi
Last recorded62,353 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 NVY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 62,353 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 51,616 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 45,385 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 45,353 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 44,002 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 43,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 43,508 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 43,307 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 43,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 43,007 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 42,221 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 40,278 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 35,609 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 31,573 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 31,573 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 26,349 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 26,349 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 20,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 20,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 13,392 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 13,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 NVY is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NVY, 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 NVY registered?

BF56 NVY is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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