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LA56 BLF

2006 Kia Picanto LX

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,128 mi
Last recorded83,128 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2014
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto LX47,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 BLF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto LX
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2014 83,128 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 64,889 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 64,799 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 64,799 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 49,229 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 49,229 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 42,417 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 42,417 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 6 Dec 2009 31,362 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2009 31,362 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto LX?

Based on 894 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
4,258
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21
position lamp(s) not working 14
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Registration plate lamp not working 6
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LA56 BLF is a 2006 Kia Picanto LX in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2006 Kia Picanto LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 47,946 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 LX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA56 BLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto LX typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Kia Picanto LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LA56 BLF registered?

LA56 BLF is a 2006 Kia Picanto LX, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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