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BG56 HMC

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,476 mi
Last recorded72,476 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 72,476 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 72,476 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 71,448 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 71,443 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 70,204 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 69,215 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 67,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 67,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 64,432 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 64,425 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link, upper ball joint cover. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 53,942 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside front ABS ring corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 May 2019 53,854 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside front ABS ring corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 49,018 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 49,006 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2017 44,385 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 44,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2016 40,209 miles

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre perished

unable to see the condition of front and rear pads

Pass 16 May 2015 36,359 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2015 36,265 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 31,998 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO SPLIT ON SIDEWALLS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 24 May 2014 31,985 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO SPLIT ON SIDEWALLS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 4 May 2013 28,699 miles

Centre exhaust mount inscure

Wipers worn

Pass 14 May 2012 26,246 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 4 May 2012 26,242 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

REAR BRAKE PAD ANTI SQUEAL SHIMS NOT IN CORRECT POSITION

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2011 23,964 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 23,116 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 20,017 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 19,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 HMC is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HMC, 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 HMC is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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