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BJ06 DMV

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

51,144 mi
Last recorded51,144 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 DMV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 51,144 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 45,392 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 38,684 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 38,426 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 36,692 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 36,691 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 34,930 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 33,297 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 31,645 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 29,753 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 27,690 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 24,808 miles

two nails in nearside rear tyre 165/60/14

Pass 1 Jun 2012 22,755 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 20,760 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 18,928 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2009 15,069 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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BJ06 DMV is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BJ06 DMV, 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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BJ06 DMV is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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The MOT history for BJ06 DMV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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