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BD06 WXJ

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,594 mi
Last recorded104,594 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 WXJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 104,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 103,478 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2018 103,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 May 2017 94,583 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 May 2017 94,581 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML illuminated indicates a fault

Exhaust flexi pipe split

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 78,574 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 68,150 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 56,051 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 43,372 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 31,609 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 27,158 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 27,158 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 May 2010 17,915 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 17,915 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 13,281 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 WXJ is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BD06 WXJ, 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 WXJ registered?

BD06 WXJ is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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