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BG56 HKC

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,316 mi
Last recorded102,316 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 HKC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 102,316 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 86,028 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

parking brake lever has slight travel

Fail 17 Dec 2019 86,028 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

parking brake lever has slight travel

Pass 17 Dec 2018 78,378 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 74,215 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 69,238 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 64,620 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 59,603 miles

o/s/f inner tyre has edge wear.

Pass 4 Dec 2013 55,126 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 49,765 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 45,538 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Dec 2010 37,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 37,207 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 26,635 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 26,635 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 HKC is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG56 HKC registered?

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

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