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BU56 DLZ

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,564 mi
Last recorded58,564 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 58,564 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 45,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 41,112 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 41,111 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 40,826 miles

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

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2019 40,043 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 40,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2018 38,981 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 38,968 miles

nearside front/rear tyres walls cut in sidewall

offside front brake slightly grabbing

Pass 15 Jul 2015 38,168 miles

cut in nearside front sidewall

offside front brake slightly grabbing

slight cracks in offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 17 Jul 2014 36,640 miles

cracks o/s/r outer tyre wall

Fail 16 Jul 2014 36,639 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

cracks o/s/r outer tyre wall

Pass 20 Aug 2013 34,664 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 20 Aug 2013 34,664 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre has slight indent in sidewall

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2012 32,554 miles

both front tyres slightly wearing on the inner tread

nearside front and rear tyres have cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply cord

Pass 26 Aug 2011 30,861 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 26,084 miles

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

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Aug 2009 18,386 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 DLZ is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DLZ, 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 DLZ registered?

BU56 DLZ is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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