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BV06 SXH

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,499 mi
Last recorded100,499 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 100,499 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 100,499 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 97,755 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 97,755 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 94,837 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 90,472 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 90,472 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 86,267 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 80,182 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 80,182 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 65,541 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 50,567 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 36,016 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 20,888 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 17,767 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 14,343 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 10,424 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 SXH is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red 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 SXH, 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 SXH is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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