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BJ06 DMY

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

45,162 mi
Last recorded45,162 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 DMY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 45,162 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 40,940 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 36,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Some Light Cracking

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 31,189 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 27,156 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 24,660 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 21,809 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 21,725 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 21,725 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 21,516 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 21,393 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 20,349 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 18,407 miles

o/side rear tyre showing signs of cracking on both outer side walls

Pass 12 Apr 2013 16,265 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 16,264 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 13,985 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 11,695 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 9,374 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 6,215 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 DMY 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 89.5%.

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 DMY, 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 BJ06 DMY registered?

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

Is BJ06 DMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ06 DMY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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