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BV06 SWO

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

87,904 mi
Last recorded87,904 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 87,904 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear end of os outer sill weak

Pass 30 Dec 2024 85,317 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2024 85,317 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 82,328 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 79,455 miles

Both front top mounts worn

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 77,055 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to wear

Both front top mounts worn

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 77,055 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to wear

Both front top mounts worn

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 70,940 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 65,113 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 62,019 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

nearside and offside front tyres excessively worn on inner edges.

Fail 5 Apr 2018 62,017 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

nearside and offside front tyres excessively worn on inner edges.

Pass 10 Apr 2017 57,614 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

Fail 10 Apr 2017 57,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 53,778 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 49,735 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 49,735 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 May 2014 46,352 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 46,343 miles

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 41,660 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 36,042 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 31,112 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 27,093 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 27,093 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2009 18,819 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 SWO is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SWO, 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 SWO registered?

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

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