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BV06 FVH

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

52,198 mi
Last recorded52,198 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 FVH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 52,198 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 50,938 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 50,937 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 49,148 miles

Offside Front tyre over 10 years old

Rear BOTH rear tyres over 10 years old

Service brake binding but not excessively ALL FOUR (4) WHEELS (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 May 2022 47,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 18 May 2022 47,099 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2021 45,161 miles

Rear BOTH rear tyres over 10 years old

Pass 27 May 2020 43,684 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 42,152 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 40,635 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 38,756 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 37,325 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 35,119 miles

N/S/F tyre inner sidewall deteriorated

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

O/S/F tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 32,659 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 29,882 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 27,133 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 24,141 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 20,696 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 17,052 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 FVH is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FVH, 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 FVH is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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