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BN06 YBC

2006 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,616 mi
Last recorded73,616 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 YBC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 73,616 miles

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 31 Mar 2016 73,616 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 27 Mar 2015 68,437 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly cracked on inner tread

Pass 31 Mar 2014 63,759 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2013 58,687 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 51,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

center brake light inop

osf tyre worn on inner edge

sump plug leaking

Pass 28 Mar 2011 43,737 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 31 Mar 2010 37,646 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 37,646 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 30,297 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 30,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YBC is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YBC, 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 YBC registered?

BN06 YBC is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 April 2006.

Is BN06 YBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN06 YBC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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