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BN06 TYU

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

80,720 mi
Last recorded80,720 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 TYU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 80,720 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 80,720 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 78,740 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 76,568 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 76,560 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 74,289 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 74,241 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2022 71,828 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 71,828 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 70,320 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 70,320 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 69,614 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 66,920 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 63,497 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 59,344 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 55,163 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 50,545 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 50,545 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 46,084 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 40,499 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 35,626 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 35,626 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 29,781 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 22,865 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 16,635 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 TYU is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 TYU, 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

How do I check the history of BN06 TYU?

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What year was BN06 TYU registered?

BN06 TYU is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 March 2006.

Is BN06 TYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN06 TYU shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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