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BX55 YLF

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,127 mi
Last recorded50,127 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 YLF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 50,127 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 50,127 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 45,969 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 45,969 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 43,660 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 41,351 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 39,903 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 38,754 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 37,300 miles

Front n/s & o/s top mounts slightly worn

Pass 9 Jan 2019 34,414 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 34,414 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 31,926 miles

signs of ageing on both rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 10 Jan 2017 29,109 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 25,515 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 22,143 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 21,151 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 19,697 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 18,296 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 16,385 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 13,875 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 10,899 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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BX55 YLF is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BX55 YLF, 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 BX55 YLF registered?

BX55 YLF is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is BX55 YLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX55 YLF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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