2006 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · GL56 FDM
2006 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 121,020 miles. MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,020 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL56 FDM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2026
- 121,020 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL56 FDM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Kia Picanto (GL56 FDM) between December 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.”.
GL56 FDM Mileage History
- 19/12/2023101,083 mi
- 07/01/2025109,281 mi+8,198 mi
- 08/01/2025109,320 mi+39 mi
- 28/02/2026121,020 mi+11,700 mi
- 28/02/2026121,020 mi
Average of roughly 9,080 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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