2006 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · LS55 XMU
2006 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 90,938 miles. MOT valid until 01 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,938 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS55 XMU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 90,938 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS55 XMU 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 (LS55 XMU) between September 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 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: Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn to excess on inner edge and also cut to cords (5.2.”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
LS55 XMU Mileage History
- 04/09/202382,520 mi
- 29/11/202485,090 mi+2,570 mi
- 29/11/202485,090 mi
- 02/12/202590,938 mi+5,848 mi
- 02/12/202590,938 mi
Average of roughly 3,749 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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