2006 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · SK55 XTV
2006 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 70,207 miles. MOT expired on 02 Dec 2016. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Dec 2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,207 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SK55 XTV Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2015
- 70,207 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SK55 XTV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Kia Picanto (SK55 XTV) between March 2009 and December 2015.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)”; “Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
SK55 XTV Mileage History
- 05/03/200939,551 mi
- 05/03/200939,551 mi
- 21/04/201044,241 mi+4,690 mi
- 27/09/201044,289 mi+48 mi
- 20/09/201148,413 mi+4,124 mi
- 03/10/201253,913 mi+5,500 mi
- 03/10/201253,913 mi
- 30/11/201357,151 mi+3,238 mi
- 30/11/201357,151 mi
- 03/12/201461,459 mi+4,308 mi
- 03/12/201461,459 mi
- 02/12/201570,207 mi+8,748 mi
Average of roughly 4,547 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Corrosion and potholes crack front springs and wear top mounts, a common MOT issue on older UK Picantos that can leave the front end noisy and unsettled.
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