2006 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · LA55 FMD
2006 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 21 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 120,298 miles. MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,298 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LA55 FMD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2025
- 120,298 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LA55 FMD Mileage History
- 19/12/2023107,361 mi
- 20/12/2023107,366 mi+5 mi
- 23/11/2024111,086 mi+3,720 mi
- 15/11/2025120,101 mi+9,015 mi
- 22/11/2025120,298 mi+197 mi
Average of roughly 6,711 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LA55 FMD 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 (LA55 FMD) between December 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 November 2025 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: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid and rear (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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