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EK06 GZH

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

58,192 mi
Last recorded58,192 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 GZH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 58,192 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 56,780 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nsf,Osf (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 54,635 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 52,558 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 50,466 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 48,843 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 48,843 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 48,259 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 42,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 37,529 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 32,245 miles

Both Rear Tyres Starting To Crack

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 28,807 miles

Cannot check all rear seat belts due to dog cage.

Pass 14 Mar 2015 25,752 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 22,874 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 20,014 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 17,008 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 13,876 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 11,134 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 8,368 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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EK06 GZH is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 EK06 GZH, 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

How do I check the history of EK06 GZH?

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What year was EK06 GZH registered?

EK06 GZH is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 March 2006.

Is EK06 GZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK06 GZH shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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