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BL55 JUA

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

63,901 mi
Last recorded63,901 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 JUA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 63,901 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 63,539 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 63,388 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 63,116 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 56,885 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 56,885 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 38,720 miles

offside rear tyre worn and cut on sidewall

Fail 26 Sep 2017 38,720 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn and cut on sidewall

Pass 6 Oct 2016 35,993 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 35,993 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 33,244 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 33,244 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 31,053 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 27,469 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 23,355 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 21,406 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 18,025 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 14,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2009 11,837 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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BL55 JUA is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BL55 JUA, 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 BL55 JUA registered?

BL55 JUA is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is BL55 JUA safe to buy?

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