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BJ56 VVP

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

30,506 mi
Last recorded30,506 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 VVP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2022 30,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 24,940 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in o/s/f top bush/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 24,940 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low o/s/f headlight aim too low (prs) (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in o/s/f top bush/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 21,974 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 19,443 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 18,211 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 17,006 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 15,260 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 13,341 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 10,917 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 10,917 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2013 9,100 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 7,578 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 5,878 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 4,531 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 3,829 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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BJ56 VVP 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 81.3%.

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 VVP, 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 VVP registered?

BJ56 VVP is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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