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BX56 CYA

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

18,752 mi
Last recorded18,752 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 CYA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 18,752 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 16,962 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2024 16,954 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 16,530 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 16,211 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 15,769 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 15,540 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 15,243 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 14,717 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 14,237 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 13,744 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 13,165 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 12,311 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 11,337 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 10,305 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 9,415 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 7,836 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 5,781 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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BX56 CYA is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BX56 CYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BX56 CYA?

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What year was BX56 CYA registered?

BX56 CYA is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 October 2006.

Is BX56 CYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX56 CYA 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.

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