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BV06 FVB

2006 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,030 mi
Last recorded127,030 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 FVB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2019 127,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 123,021 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 114,885 miles

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

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Dec 2017 114,787 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Dec 2016 101,922 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 28 Dec 2016 101,922 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 30 Dec 2015 90,384 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 13 Dec 2014 77,924 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 13 Dec 2014 77,924 miles

engine management light on

Pass 14 Dec 2013 64,987 miles

engine management light on

Pass 29 Dec 2012 53,255 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2012 42,143 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 34,587 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 25,240 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 15,849 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 15,846 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 7,930 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 FVB is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BV06 FVB, 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 FVB is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 April 2006.

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