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BJ06 EYP

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,392 mi
Last recorded79,392 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 EYP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 79,392 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2021 79,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165.60.14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 74,273 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 74,273 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 74,191 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2019 65,480 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 65,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 57,921 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 57,920 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 51,585 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2016 45,145 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 38,250 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 31,734 miles

centre 3rd stop lamp not working

nearside front wiper split but still clears windscreen

nearside rear tyre in poor condition and has nail in tread

offside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 24 Jun 2013 26,088 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 21,904 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 16,566 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 12,761 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 9,830 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 EYP is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 EYP, 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 EYP is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 May 2006.

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