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BJ56 TCV

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

77,462 mi
Last recorded77,462 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 TCV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 77,462 miles

minor wear in both front top mounts

n/s reg inop

Fail 27 Feb 2023 77,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

minor wear in both front top mounts

n/s reg inop

Pass 7 Jan 2022 69,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 54,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 47,836 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement has a lot of play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 40,842 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 36,236 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 34,440 miles

Offside Rear brake slit binding

Pass 15 Dec 2015 32,335 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 32,296 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 32,199 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 31,787 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 27,431 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 23,317 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 19,220 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 14,792 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inside edges

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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BJ56 TCV is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red 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 BJ56 TCV, 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 BJ56 TCV registered?

BJ56 TCV is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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