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BJ06 EYW

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,398 mi
Last recorded67,398 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 EYW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 67,398 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 67,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 60,368 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 53,707 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 48,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 42,928 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 37,171 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 37,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot top mount (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 29,206 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 May 2016 27,437 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 24,588 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2015 24,588 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 21,755 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 19,534 miles

slight discolouring rear no.plate

wiper blades split

Pass 11 May 2012 16,762 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 17 May 2011 14,161 miles

front tyres 1.6-3mm

Pass 18 May 2010 11,512 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 9,055 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 EYW is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EYW, 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 EYW is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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