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CU06 BLV

2006 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

98,882 mi
Last recorded98,882 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU06 BLV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 98,882 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 98,882 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 80,560 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 75,929 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 75,929 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 70,789 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 70,785 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S/OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side O/S (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 69,528 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))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 68,582 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 Borderline pass (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brakes in need of attention. nearside rear handbake lower effort than offside

Fail 17 Sep 2021 68,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing borderline pass (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing borderline pass (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear brakes in need of attention. nearside rear handbake lower effort than offside

Pass 29 Sep 2020 67,609 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 65,235 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))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 62,584 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 62,584 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 59,734 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 59,728 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 56,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of stepped tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge of stepped tread

Fail 26 Sep 2016 56,352 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of stepped tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge of stepped tread

Pass 26 Sep 2015 52,848 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 49,866 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 Sep 2013 43,685 miles

o/s/f,n/s/r & o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 20 Sep 2012 37,195 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 31,453 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has a deep cut

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cuts

rear tyres perishing

Fail 26 Oct 2011 31,453 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has a deep cut

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cuts

rear tyres perishing

Pass 25 Mar 2011 29,694 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 25,475 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 25,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2009 20,283 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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CU06 BLV is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 CU06 BLV, 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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CU06 BLV is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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