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BV06 FVD

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

84,157 mi
Last recorded84,157 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 FVD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 84,157 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 84,156 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 83,760 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 83,759 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 82,865 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 82,865 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2022 75,935 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 70,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2020 68,001 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 64,999 miles

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

Offside 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))

secondary bonnet catch partly seized

Fail 13 May 2019 64,998 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement brake caliper quadrant (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside 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))

secondary bonnet catch partly seized

Pass 4 May 2018 60,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged but no white light showing

Oil leak ()

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

battery loose

Fail 3 May 2018 60,996 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective secondary catch seized (8.4.2)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged but no white light showing

Oil leak ()

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

battery loose

Pass 9 May 2017 56,878 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 52,156 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 49,691 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 49,691 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 44,923 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 39,026 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 32,617 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 32,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 May 2011 27,063 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 22,611 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 22,236 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 15,791 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 FVD is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FVD, 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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What year was BV06 FVD registered?

BV06 FVD is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 April 2006.

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