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BN06 YBA

2006 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

108,734 mi
Last recorded108,734 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 YBA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 108,734 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front door corroded, slightly sharp

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear jacking point slightly damaged

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

under body + suspension components corroded, also bushes worn

Fail 16 Jun 2025 108,734 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front door corroded, slightly sharp

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear jacking point slightly damaged

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

under body + suspension components corroded, also bushes worn

Pass 20 Jun 2024 96,397 miles

coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2023 93,030 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 89,946 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 87,814 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 85,039 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 81,727 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 81,727 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 78,927 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 73,906 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 12 Jun 2017 73,906 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 14 Jun 2016 69,354 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 65,159 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 65,159 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 58,787 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 55,805 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 54,578 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 54,578 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 45,682 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 45,682 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 36,523 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 28,093 miles

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

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 YBA is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BN06 YBA, 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 YBA registered?

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

Is BN06 YBA safe to buy?

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