2006 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · HJ56 UPA
2006 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 76,152 miles. MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,152 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ56 UPA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 76,152 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ56 UPA 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 (HJ56 UPA) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
HJ56 UPA Mileage History
- 07/08/202364,432 mi
- 16/08/202364,434 mi+2 mi
- 08/08/202465,053 mi+619 mi
- 14/08/202567,174 mi+2,121 mi
- 12/08/202676,152 mi+8,978 mi
Average of roughly 3,887 miles per year across 5 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: 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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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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