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AD06 GPU

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

48,589 mi
Last recorded48,589 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 GPU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 48,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 48,572 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 48,114 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 46,743 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 45,101 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 44,025 miles

Nearside front and rear tyres wearing thin inside edges

Pass 27 Apr 2019 42,165 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 40,867 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 39,786 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 38,815 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 37,622 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 37,610 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 May 2014 36,505 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 35,405 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 34,136 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 32,776 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 29,966 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 29,966 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 26,230 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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AD06 GPU is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AD06 GPU, 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 AD06 GPU registered?

AD06 GPU is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is AD06 GPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD06 GPU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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