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DV06 BKX

2006 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,972 mi
Last recorded37,972 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV06 BKX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 37,972 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 5 Mar 2014 37,972 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2013 31,468 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 31,392 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 31,392 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 29,777 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 28 Mar 2011 26,197 miles

slight pitting rear discs pads worn

Pass 30 Mar 2010 22,311 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 17,416 miles

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

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

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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DV06 BKX is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 DV06 BKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV06 BKX registered?

DV06 BKX is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is DV06 BKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV06 BKX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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