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AV06 BPY

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

97,859 mi
Last recorded97,859 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 BPY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2026 97,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 95,315 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 93,522 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

eml on

Pass 24 Mar 2023 91,414 miles

Nearside Front suspension top mount play

Fail 24 Mar 2023 91,414 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front suspension top mount play

Pass 25 Mar 2022 90,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 90,182 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 88,678 miles

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Front play in upper shock mount

Fail 26 Mar 2021 88,678 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Front play in upper shock mount

Pass 21 Mar 2020 87,303 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 85,419 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

minor leak of exhaust gases rear of system

Pass 24 Mar 2018 83,231 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 80,738 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 77,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 77,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 67,906 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 57,836 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 26 Mar 2013 48,215 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 40,843 miles

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

high level stop lamp is inoperative - connected?

Fail 26 Mar 2012 40,842 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

high level stop lamp is inoperative - connected?

rear brake pads appear to be worn low - wheels need removing for accurate inspection

Pass 26 Mar 2011 33,348 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 24,756 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 19,084 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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AV06 BPY is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AV06 BPY, 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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AV06 BPY is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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