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BD06 WXN

2006 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,005 mi
Last recorded72,005 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 WXN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 72,005 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 64,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2025 64,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 59,761 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 59,761 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to ABS fault (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Ring broken (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp not working Both front lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 52,116 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 52,114 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 43,629 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 43,629 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 40,234 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 40,207 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 34,745 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect sump and rear main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 30,006 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner eage

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear main oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 30,006 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner eage

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear main oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 27,074 miles

Centre brake light not working

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Slight movment in strut top

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

Oil leak Engine

Fail 13 Mar 2018 27,074 miles

Centre brake light not working

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Slight movment in strut top

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

Oil leak Engine

Pass 6 Mar 2017 24,584 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 24,584 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 23,132 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 19,294 miles

both rear tyres & o/s/f tyre have surface cracks

Pass 30 May 2014 18,669 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 16,401 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 14,406 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 12,838 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 11,442 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 8,689 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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 WXN is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WXN, 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 WXN registered?

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

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