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BV06 FTK

2006 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

92,053 mi
Last recorded92,053 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 FTK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 92,053 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 85,657 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 85,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 85,551 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 83,031 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 83,031 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 78,786 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside Rear Brake Disc Corroded On Inner Surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 73,199 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 69,089 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 69,089 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 65,810 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 62,328 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 62,328 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 58,780 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 53,778 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 48,153 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 48,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 39,904 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 39,904 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 32,074 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 28,374 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 28,374 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 20,878 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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BV06 FTK is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BV06 FTK, 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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BV06 FTK is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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