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BJ06 KNE

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

18,266 mi
Last recorded18,266 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 KNE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 18,266 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 18,266 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 17,438 miles

Offside Front Upper slight light in mount

Pass 19 Aug 2023 16,417 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 14,366 miles

Offside Front Upper macpherson strut has slight play upper

Fail 11 Jun 2022 14,253 miles

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

Offside Front Upper macpherson strut has slight play upper

Pass 15 Jun 2021 13,611 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both have slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 13,563 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers external casing showing some corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2019 13,290 miles

Spare tyre defective tyre sealant out of date 2009/11 ()

Pass 11 Jun 2018 12,619 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 11,411 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 10,313 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 9,430 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 8,431 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 7,539 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 6,556 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 5,636 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 4,795 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 3,977 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 KNE is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc 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 KNE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ06 KNE registered?

BJ06 KNE is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is BJ06 KNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ06 KNE 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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