2006 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · WG56 FFA
2006 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 15 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 115,583 miles. MOT expired on 11 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,583 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG56 FFA Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2025
- 115,583 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG56 FFA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Kia Picanto (WG56 FFA) between November 2009 and March 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Steering (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
WG56 FFA Mileage History
- 12/11/20099,436 mi
- 12/11/201014,121 mi+4,685 mi
- 12/11/201117,923 mi+3,802 mi
- 14/11/201220,876 mi+2,953 mi
- 15/11/201220,876 mi
- 08/11/201322,931 mi+2,055 mi
- 28/11/201322,940 mi+9 mi
- 19/11/201424,782 mi+1,842 mi
- 11/11/201526,782 mi+2,000 mi
- 12/11/201526,788 mi+6 mi
- 02/11/201628,517 mi+1,729 mi
- 02/11/201628,517 mi
- 15/11/201730,962 mi+2,445 mi
- 16/11/201730,969 mi+7 mi
- 14/11/201833,105 mi+2,136 mi
- 14/11/201833,105 mi
- 04/11/201935,156 mi+2,051 mi
- 10/12/201935,258 mi+102 mi
- 20/02/202137,910 mi+2,652 mi
- 15/02/202299,644 mi+61,734 mi
- 10/02/2023106,731 mi+7,087 mi
- 17/02/2023106,782 mi+51 mi
- 13/02/2024113,815 mi+7,033 mi
- 16/02/2024113,867 mi+52 mi
- 07/03/2025115,582 mi+1,715 mi
- 12/03/2025115,583 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,924 miles per year across 26 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: Below Average
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