2006 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · NH06 KVJ
2006 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 81,491 miles. MOT valid until 04 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,491 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NH06 KVJ Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 81,491 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NH06 KVJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Kia Picanto (NH06 KVJ) between July 2009 and August 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
NH06 KVJ Mileage History
- 06/07/20095,212 mi
- 29/06/201115,326 mi+10,114 mi
- 29/06/201115,326 mi
- 02/07/201218,870 mi+3,544 mi
- 01/07/201323,278 mi+4,408 mi
- 01/07/201323,278 mi
- 05/07/201432,112 mi+8,834 mi
- 05/07/201432,112 mi
- 04/07/201548,365 mi+16,253 mi
- 07/07/201548,365 mi
- 04/07/201652,991 mi+4,626 mi
- 07/07/201652,991 mi
- 05/07/201755,941 mi+2,950 mi
- 04/07/201858,934 mi+2,993 mi
- 05/07/201858,935 mi+1 mi
- 04/07/201961,681 mi+2,746 mi
- 29/06/202063,857 mi+2,176 mi
- 29/06/202063,857 mi
- 25/06/202166,194 mi+2,337 mi
- 25/06/202166,195 mi+1 mi
- 27/06/202269,184 mi+2,989 mi
- 29/06/202269,186 mi+2 mi
- 12/06/202374,479 mi+5,293 mi
- 13/06/202374,492 mi+13 mi
- 10/06/202478,796 mi+4,304 mi
- 06/08/202581,166 mi+2,370 mi
- 04/08/202681,491 mi+325 mi
Average of roughly 4,466 miles per year across 27 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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