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BG56 HKB

2006 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,911 mi
Last recorded100,911 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 HKB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 100,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front abs ring very corroded

rear brake pads look low

rear discs worn

Fail 29 Jan 2019 100,911 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front abs ring very corroded

rear brake pads look low

rear discs worn

Pass 8 Feb 2018 95,636 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Play in arm. (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top mount. (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Play in arm. (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 95,636 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Play in arm. (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top mount. (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Play in arm. (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 88,079 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 88,079 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 80,642 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 73,848 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 73,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 67,955 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 67,955 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 61,192 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 61,192 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 55,927 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 44,868 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 26,074 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 HKB is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BG56 HKB, 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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BG56 HKB is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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