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CA56 GZS

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,930 mi
Last recorded73,930 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 GZS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 73,930 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 73,903 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 16 May 2023 73,035 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut bush slight wear

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

washers weak in operation

Fail 15 May 2023 73,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper strut bush slight wear

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

washers weak in operation

Pass 10 May 2022 72,321 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 72,313 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 71,434 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 70,166 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 70,147 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 68,842 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)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 68,838 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 67,708 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 65,005 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 60,918 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

advise brake check

offside rear brake disc badly corroded

offside wiper blade split

Fail 13 Dec 2014 60,918 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise brake check

offside rear brake disc badly corroded

offside wiper blade split

Pass 31 Dec 2013 55,788 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust bracket broken system adaquately supported

Pass 19 Dec 2012 49,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 40,758 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 30,539 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 21,947 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 21,947 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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CA56 GZS is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CA56 GZS, 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 CA56 GZS registered?

CA56 GZS is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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The MOT history for CA56 GZS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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