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AV06 BSX

2006 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,099 mi
Last recorded100,099 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 BSX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2025 100,099 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe also centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres close on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 96,075 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Corrosion to inner sill areas o/s & n/s

Fail 1 Aug 2024 96,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded In wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Bonnet secondary lock needs attention

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake caliper noise apparent

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Corrosion to inner sill areas o/s & n/s

Pass 12 Jul 2023 91,530 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 91,530 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 87,867 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 87,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 84,459 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 81,822 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 81,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 77,780 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 74,568 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2018 74,558 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2017 70,801 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 70,801 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2016 66,325 miles

handbrake just met the required performance

oil leak from engine

Pass 18 May 2015 58,436 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 51,135 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear tyres starting to perish

Small cut in OSF tyre sidewall

Pass 8 May 2014 51,135 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish

Small cut in OSF tyre sidewall

Pass 15 May 2013 45,555 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 41,979 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 37,749 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 30,689 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 24,098 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 BSX is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AV06 BSX, 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 BSX is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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