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BJ06 KMV

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,922 mi
Last recorded66,922 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 KMV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 66,922 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 10 Jun 2026 66,895 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 7 Mar 2025 63,367 miles

Handbrake efficiency only just met

Fail 24 Feb 2025 63,345 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 202,537 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 57,189 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 49,598 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 49,061 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 48,673 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 47,874 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 46,645 miles

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

boot lid wont open

Fail 5 Sep 2017 46,645 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

boot lid wont open

Pass 10 Aug 2016 44,680 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 44,666 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 43,190 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 42,203 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 38,434 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 34,587 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 31,310 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 29,010 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 20,991 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 13,569 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 KMV is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KMV, 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 KMV registered?

BJ06 KMV is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2006.

Is BJ06 KMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ06 KMV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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