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BU56 PLF

2006 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

63,439 mi
Last recorded63,439 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 PLF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 63,439 miles

front bumper and n/s/f wing and o/s/r door damaged

Fail 28 Oct 2019 63,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

front bumper and n/s/f wing and o/s/r door damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2018 56,547 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 54,147 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 51,211 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 46,422 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2015 46,420 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2014 45,621 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

engine light on

Fail 18 Dec 2014 45,621 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

engine light on

Pass 11 Dec 2013 42,362 miles

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

offside front tyre bald edge

Fail 11 Dec 2013 42,362 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

offside front tyre bald edge

Pass 18 Dec 2012 37,608 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 37,608 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Dec 2011 32,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 25,156 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 25,039 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

play in both front top shock mounts

Pass 10 Dec 2009 17,942 miles

Nearside front outer sill damaged

Parking brake tight

Slight brake judder from offside rear

Fail 10 Dec 2009 17,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front outer sill damaged

Parking brake tight

Slight brake judder from offside rear

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 PLF is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PLF, 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 PLF registered?

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

Is BU56 PLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU56 PLF shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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