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BU56 PKX

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

31,718 mi
Last recorded31,718 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 PKX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 31,718 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted On inside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit & cracking - Recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 27,960 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 25,194 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 24,728 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rears (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle tested wet

Pass 13 Jan 2022 23,636 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 22,691 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 21,755 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 20,738 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 19,494 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 19,494 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 18,306 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 16,987 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 15,620 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 14,141 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 12,519 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 10,697 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 8,726 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 6,681 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 PKX is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2007 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 47,694 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 PKX, 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 19 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 PKX registered?

BU56 PKX is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 February 2007.

Is BU56 PKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU56 PKX shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU56 PKX have outstanding finance?

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