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BU56 DLX

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,057 mi
Last recorded73,057 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 DLX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 73,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear parking brake had just met the minimum legal limit and requires adjustment/repair

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 55,259 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 43,088 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 43,088 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 41,206 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracking to tread and sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Apr 2016 41,206 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Door mirror cover (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracking to tread and sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2015 35,796 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 35,796 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2014 30,589 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 20 Apr 2013 24,470 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 22,340 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 18,014 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 13,923 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 26 Sep 2009 10,967 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 DLX is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DLX, 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 DLX registered?

BU56 DLX is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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