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AO56 GKD

2006 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

21,705 mi
Last recorded21,705 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 GKD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 21,705 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 21,705 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 20,902 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 20,902 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 20,884 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 20,852 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 20,313 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 20,313 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 20,080 miles

play in o/s/f top suspension mount

Pass 17 Aug 2018 18,954 miles

slight play in o/s/f top mount

Pass 19 Aug 2017 17,747 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 16,437 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 15,247 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 13,626 miles

Offside front tyre slightly deteriorated.

Pass 22 Aug 2013 11,594 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 10,080 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both front wipers smear the screen

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 8,723 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 7,460 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 5,941 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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AO56 GKD 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 84.2%.

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 AO56 GKD, 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 AO56 GKD registered?

AO56 GKD is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is AO56 GKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO56 GKD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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