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BN56 YJW

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,455 mi
Last recorded63,455 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 YJW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 63,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 May 2018 63,311 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 24 May 2017 51,103 miles

exhaust corroded

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 22 May 2017 51,103 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

exhaust corroded

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 24 Jul 2015 48,278 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 48,278 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 46,519 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Aug 2013 43,868 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 43,865 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2012 39,555 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)

n/s/f tyre sidewall cuts

n/s/f wiper split and smear

o/s/f tyre sidewall cuts

Fail 24 Jul 2012 39,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

n/s/f tyre sidewall cuts

n/s/f wiper split and smear

o/s/f tyre sidewall cuts

Pass 16 Aug 2011 32,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 26,717 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 22,566 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 YJW is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YJW, 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 BN56 YJW registered?

BN56 YJW is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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