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BV06 FUB

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

110,582 mi
Last recorded110,582 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 FUB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 110,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm/axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 95,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm/axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 84,977 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 82,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp pattern weak

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

Offside Headlamp pattern weak

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 82,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp pattern weak

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

Offside Headlamp pattern weak

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively sp22 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 81,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald 165/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald and outer edge worn 165/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 81,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald 165/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald and outer edge worn 165/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions swapped around (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 79,767 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 79,766 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 22 Mar 2018 78,072 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 78,072 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16 inch wiper blade (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22 inch wiper blade (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 75,529 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 72,485 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 72,457 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 68,982 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 60,895 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 60,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 55,068 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 14 Mar 2013 55,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 48,790 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 42,861 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 35,380 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust middle and rear sections corroding slightly in places

Pass 23 Mar 2009 28,315 miles

exhaust slightly corroded in places

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 FUB 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 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 FUB, 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 FUB is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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