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BD06 NHM

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

75,122 mi
Last recorded75,122 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 NHM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 75,122 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure Loose internal material rattling(rear box) (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 75,119 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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 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))

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure Loose internal material rattling(rear box) (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 74,538 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 72,808 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 71,413 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 71,413 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 70,245 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 70,245 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 66,920 miles

n/s/r child seat fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2015 66,920 miles

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

n/s/r child seat fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2014 64,484 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 64,481 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 62,064 miles

centre stop light inop

Pass 6 Nov 2012 61,955 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

centre brake light inop

front exhaust mounting corroded

offside rear brake disc rusty

Fail 1 Nov 2012 61,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

centre brake light inop

front exhaust mounting corroded

offside rear brake disc rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2011 44,475 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 44,475 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 30,695 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 18,708 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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BD06 NHM 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 63.2%.

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 BD06 NHM, 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 BD06 NHM registered?

BD06 NHM is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 June 2006.

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