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BU56 DLF

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,871 mi
Last recorded98,871 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 DLF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 98,871 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 80,415 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 68,068 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 58,543 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 52,059 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 43,950 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 43,950 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2020 30,166 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 30,166 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2019 28,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 27,833 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 26,914 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 25,747 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 24,412 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 22,655 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 20,644 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 18,759 miles

movement in offside front shock top mounting

Pass 12 Sep 2011 16,907 miles

off side front tyre worn inner edge

off side rear tyre worn inner edge

rear brake discs slightley corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2010 15,514 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 15,514 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 13,262 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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BU56 DLF is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BU56 DLF, 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 BU56 DLF registered?

BU56 DLF is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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