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BG56 HMK

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,823 mi
Last recorded94,823 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 HMK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 94,823 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 87,935 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 87,935 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 82,742 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 80,088 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 72,642 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 72,641 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 62,355 miles

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

both front tyres tread depth worn close to minimum 1.6-2mm

Pass 12 Nov 2012 62,355 miles

both front tyres tread depth worn close to minimum 1.6-2mm

Pass 9 Nov 2011 51,831 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 39,749 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 29,549 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 HMK is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HMK, 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 HMK registered?

BG56 HMK is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 December 2006.

Is BG56 HMK safe to buy?

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