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BG56 HJN

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

23,214 mi
Last recorded23,214 miles
Recorded on15 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 HJN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2021 23,214 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 22,953 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 22,953 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 May 2018 22,025 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 20,997 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 20,575 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 20,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 19,383 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 18,530 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 18,530 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 16,705 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 14,431 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 11,897 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 11,897 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 9,013 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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BG56 HJN is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BG56 HJN, 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 BG56 HJN registered?

BG56 HJN is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 December 2006.

Is BG56 HJN safe to buy?

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