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AV06 BSZ

2006 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,120 mi
Last recorded48,120 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 BSZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 48,120 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 45,231 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 42,279 miles

30% rear brake imbalance ,,, will need attention

front brakes binding ,,, will need attention

no. plates deteriorating

Pass 18 Aug 2021 39,183 miles

front brakes starting to bind on

Pass 19 Aug 2020 37,427 miles

o/s/f brake binding ,, will need attention

Pass 22 Aug 2019 36,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 34,968 miles

n/s/f brake starting to bind on ,,, will need attention

Pass 23 Aug 2017 33,960 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 33,960 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 30,421 miles

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2015 26,484 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 26 Aug 2014 22,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 18,388 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 18,388 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 14,286 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 12,575 miles

front wiperblades starting to smear windscreen

Pass 20 Aug 2010 11,435 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 9,898 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 BSZ is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BSZ, 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 AV06 BSZ registered?

AV06 BSZ is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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The MOT history for AV06 BSZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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