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BD55 BZW

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

112,642 mi
Last recorded112,642 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 BZW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 112,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 84,181 miles

Minimum handbrake attainment only just met. It appears the parking brake system needs adjustment or repair

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Would benefit from a polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 84,181 miles

Minimum handbrake attainment only just met. It appears the parking brake system needs adjustment or repair

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Would benefit from a polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 56,880 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 34,339 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s front cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear has deep cracks but no cords on show (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear wiper split

Fail 14 Jul 2022 34,339 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit wrong battery (4.13 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s front cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear has deep cracks but no cords on show (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Jan 2021 32,124 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 24,033 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 24,033 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 19,560 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 19,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 15,505 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 13,579 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 11,898 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 11,898 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 10,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 8,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside frount tyer has small cut in outerwall

Fail 8 Feb 2014 8,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside frount tyer has small cut in outerwall

Pass 18 Jan 2013 7,222 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 6,926 miles

offside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2011 6,680 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 6,427 miles

nearside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2009 6,161 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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BD55 BZW is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BD55 BZW, 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 BD55 BZW registered?

BD55 BZW is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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The MOT history for BD55 BZW shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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