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BV06 SXK

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,778 mi
Last recorded74,778 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 SXK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 74,778 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2019 74,778 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2018 73,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm ....165..60..14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 70,513 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 69,404 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 69,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 65,034 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 65,034 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 60,061 miles

n/s/r tyre nail slowly loosing pressure

Fail 12 Mar 2013 51,972 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

clutch pedal rubber worn smooth and torn

n/s/f bumper corner lower edge insecure

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 12 Mar 2013 51,972 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn smooth and torn

n/s/f bumper corner lower edge insecure

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 Mar 2012 42,323 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 31,652 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 22,233 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 11,886 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 SXK is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SXK, 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 SXK registered?

BV06 SXK is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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The MOT history for BV06 SXK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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