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AD06 GPV

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

53,141 mi
Last recorded53,141 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 53,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 53,141 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 49,207 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded and delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 47,460 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 47,460 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 45,202 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake has no reserve travel

Pass 28 Jul 2022 41,836 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 41,835 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 38,348 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 37,297 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 39,297 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 32,170 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener etc.

Pass 15 Mar 2018 27,789 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 25,245 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 23,291 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 23,291 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 21,110 miles

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

front and rear brak pads unable to see(both side)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 18,994 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 18,994 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 16,088 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 16,088 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 11,034 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 8,841 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 7,068 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 5,904 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 GPV is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GPV, 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 GPV registered?

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

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