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BJ56 VVK

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,572 mi
Last recorded89,572 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 VVK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 89,572 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 85,293 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 85,107 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 76,324 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 76,324 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 65,105 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Screen washer not working.

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 65,104 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Screen washer not working.

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre perishing. 165/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 53,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn on outer edge. O/S/R tyre perishing. (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Sep 2017 53,550 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn on outer edge. O/S/R tyre perishing. (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 41,387 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 41,233 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 35,233 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)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 26,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2012 21,170 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 15,972 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 15,972 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 15,742 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 13,431 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)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 11,167 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 11,157 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VVK is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BJ56 VVK, 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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BJ56 VVK is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 November 2006.

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