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AV06 BXZ

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

50,190 mi
Last recorded50,190 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 BXZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 50,190 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 41,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded on inner and outer surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded on inner and outer surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 41,847 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded on inner and outer surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded on inner and outer surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 40,995 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 39,774 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 32,764 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 29,862 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 22,849 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 22,343 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both slightly corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 22,343 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both slightly corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 21,376 miles

Front both front wiper blades starting to smear slightly.

Nearside Rear tyre has small deep cut to tread but not exposing cords.

Pass 15 Mar 2016 20,282 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 18,785 miles

offside rear caliper patly seized

offside rear wheel binding slightly

slight play in nearside front top mount

slight play in offside front top mount

Pass 17 Mar 2014 17,515 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

nearside front wheel rim dented

offside rear hand brake cable retaining clip missing

Pass 25 Mar 2013 16,222 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 14,614 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 13,152 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 11,143 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 8,960 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 BXZ is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BXZ, 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 BXZ registered?

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

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