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BJ06 ZPH

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

86,390 mi
Last recorded86,390 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 ZPH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 86,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low ? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very near limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 102,850 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Rad mount not fitted in mounting

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 83,765 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Rad mount not fitted in mounting

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 78,263 miles

Central Front EXHAUST FRONT PIPE FLEXI IN POOR CONDITION BUT STILL SECURE

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier THE BATTERY IS INSECURE AND MOVES BUT CANNOT FALL FROM TEH HOLDER (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated TOP ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK RUBBER PERISHED BUT NOT HOLED (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated TOP ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK RUBBER PERISHED BUT NOT HOLED (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED BUT CANNOT BE MISREAD (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2023 71,533 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated system still fully supported

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 May 2023 71,533 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated system still fully supported

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 62,049 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Top strut mount has slight play

Pass 19 May 2021 57,392 miles

both front top suspension mounts worn

Pass 27 May 2020 53,916 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 53,916 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 50,088 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 45,245 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 38,344 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2017 38,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2016 30,848 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 30,848 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 23,510 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 16,390 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 8,531 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 584 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 May 2010 292 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 283 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 ZPH is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ZPH, 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 ZPH is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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