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BN06 YAX

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

41,135 mi
Last recorded41,135 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 YAX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 41,135 miles

Offside Front Suspension Top Mount Play

Pass 21 Jul 2019 34,704 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 32,356 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 31,114 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 31,106 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 29,641 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 27,825 miles

both rear tyres have cracks in sidewalls

Pass 22 Jul 2014 26,623 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 26,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear sidewalls of tyres aged o/s/f tyreside wall cracked

Pass 4 May 2012 25,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 23,077 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 18,472 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 13,723 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 YAX is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BN06 YAX, 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 YAX?

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What year was BN06 YAX registered?

BN06 YAX is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 March 2006.

Is BN06 YAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN06 YAX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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