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BN06 TYT

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,217 mi
Last recorded101,217 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 TYT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2021 101,217 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 95,358 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 95,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 89,720 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 89,715 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2018 83,150 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 80,769 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 76,875 miles

Oil leak engine damp ()

battery secured with cable tie

Fail 23 Jan 2017 76,702 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak engine damp ()

battery secured with cable tie

Pass 21 Jan 2016 71,703 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2015 67,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2014 63,693 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2013 60,176 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 60,176 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2012 49,904 miles

osf wheeel binding

Fail 15 Feb 2011 28,103 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 28,103 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 9,875 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 8,369 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 TYT is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BN06 TYT, 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 BN06 TYT registered?

BN06 TYT is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is BN06 TYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN06 TYT shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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