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BN06 LCT

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,789 mi
Last recorded99,789 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 LCT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 99,789 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 93,580 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 93,580 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 80,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 63,716 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 53,936 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 46,575 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 18 Nov 2010 43,156 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 42,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 33,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 33,492 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 25,660 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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BN06 LCT is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN06 LCT, 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 BN06 LCT registered?

BN06 LCT is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 March 2006.

Is BN06 LCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN06 LCT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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