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AV06 BTY

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,329 mi
Last recorded111,329 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 111,329 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f suspension top mount slight play

Pass 20 Feb 2019 108,239 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 108,239 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central EXHAUST RUSTED

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 105,118 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Inner arch (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 105,116 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Inner arch (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 98,579 miles

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

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

Rear brakes binding x2

Fail 30 Jan 2017 98,579 miles

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

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

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

Rear brakes binding x2

Pass 19 Feb 2016 86,444 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 86,444 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 76,058 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 76,058 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 65,505 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 54,834 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 54,834 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres cracked x2

Pass 7 Feb 2012 45,585 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 38,444 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 28,904 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 20,949 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 BTY 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 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 BTY, 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 BTY is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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