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BG56 XOM

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

93,660 mi
Last recorded93,660 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 93,660 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 93,655 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 90,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 89,074 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 84,706 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy Edgeware REPLACE ASAP* (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 77,012 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 67,023 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 61,347 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 58,462 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 48,519 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 43,133 miles

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

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 37,990 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 32,113 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 27,528 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 22,168 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 16,512 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 XOM is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 XOM, 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 XOM registered?

BG56 XOM is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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