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BU56 PKE

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,543 mi
Last recorded67,543 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 67,543 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 63,044 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 63,038 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2018 55,497 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 55,497 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 44,615 miles

Offside Front tyre has splits on sidewalls but not to cords

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 39,323 miles

splits and cracks in offside front outer tyre wall

Fail 15 Oct 2016 39,323 miles

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

splits and cracks in offside front outer tyre wall

Pass 15 Oct 2015 34,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre outer side wall damaged but not to cords

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded on inner face

Fail 15 Oct 2015 34,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre outer side wall damaged but not to cords

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded on inner face

Pass 13 Nov 2013 21,519 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 21,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 14,434 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2011 12,786 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 10,194 miles

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

off side front / near side rear tyres worn on inner edges close to 2mm

Pass 21 Dec 2009 8,190 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 PKE is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BU56 PKE, 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 PKE registered?

BU56 PKE is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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