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BN56 YJP

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,727 mi
Last recorded57,727 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 YJP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 57,727 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 56,542 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 56,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 55,446 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 54,496 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 53,373 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 53,373 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 52,749 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 51,598 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 49,693 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 47,441 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 47,100 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 47,100 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 46,907 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 46,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 45,840 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 42,922 miles

offside front brake binding slightly and signs of heat build up

Pass 22 Aug 2011 35,722 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 29,442 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 23,377 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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BN56 YJP is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN56 YJP, 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 BN56 YJP registered?

BN56 YJP is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 September 2006.

Is BN56 YJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 YJP shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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