KIA PICANTO GV56BLJ has 19 MOTs

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This 2006 KIA PICANTO has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 2 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 73,558 miles 8 months ago on Thursday 28th August 2025 at 15:49.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Tuesday 8th September 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

GV56BLJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 202673,558 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED5TH SEPTEMBER 20248TH SEPTEMBER 202566,026 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 20238TH SEPTEMBER 202456,733 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edges On Both (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 20228TH SEPTEMBER 202348,001 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED7TH SEPTEMBER 202248,001 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Road Wheel Badly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
PASSED9TH SEPTEMBER 20218TH SEPTEMBER 202240,300 MI
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 20208TH SEPTEMBER 202133,130 MI
PASSED9TH SEPTEMBER 20198TH SEPTEMBER 202027,887 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (perishing) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (perishing) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED23RD AUGUST 201826TH AUGUST 201922,025 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Tyres Perishing
PASSED24TH AUGUST 201726TH AUGUST 201824,560 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Perished 165/60/14 74t
  2. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both (2.4.g.2)
FAILED23RD AUGUST 201724,560 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Battery Insecure (1.9.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Perished 165/60/14 74t
  3. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both (2.4.g.2)
PASSED11TH AUGUST 201626TH AUGUST 201723,849 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Wipers Leave Slight Smear
  2. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Perished 165/60/14 74t
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (2.4.g.2)
PASSED12TH AUGUST 201526TH AUGUST 201622,920 MI
PASSED13TH AUGUST 201426TH AUGUST 201521,403 MI
PASSED23RD AUGUST 201326TH AUGUST 201419,766 MI
PASSED14TH AUGUST 201226TH AUGUST 201318,332 MI
PASSED1ST AUGUST 201126TH AUGUST 201216,673 MI
PASSED27TH AUGUST 201026TH AUGUST 201115,084 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Slight Binding On Offside Front Brake
PASSED28TH AUGUST 200927TH SEPTEMBER 201012,075 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GV56BLJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 89% | MOT Failure Rate: 11%

GV56BLJ MOT Comments

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GV56BLJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 73,558 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,871 miles

GV56BLJ FAQs

This Kia Picanto with registration GV56BLJ was manufactured on Wednesday 27th September 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.1 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 73,558 miles, so this Kia has travelled an average of 3,871 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 19 MOTs on record for this Kia Picanto beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 2 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GV56BLJ has a 89% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Kia Picanto has had 23 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 1 Major, 4 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Kia Picanto is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does GV56BLJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 25th April 2026 GV56BLJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GV56BLJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 25th April 2026 GV56BLJ does have Tax. Read more

When does GV56BLJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for GV56BLJ will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does GV56BLJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for GV56BLJ will expire in 5 months on Tuesday 8th September 2026. Read more

When did GV56BLJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GV56BLJ was on Thursday 28th August 2025 at 15:49. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GV56BLJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for GV56BLJ we can see 17 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has GV56BLJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for GV56BLJ we can see 2 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 89% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GV56BLJ?

GV56BLJ is registered as a 2006 Kia Picanto. Read more

How many miles has GV56BLJ done?

The odometer reading for GV56BLJ at the last MOT in August 2025 was 73,558 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,871 miles per year. Read more

How old is GV56BLJ?

The vehicle GV56BLJ was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 27th September 2006. Read more

What colour is GV56BLJ?

The official colour of GV56BLJ is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does GV56BLJ have?

GV56BLJ has a 1.1 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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