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1100 TU

2009 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

40,338 mi
Last recorded40,338 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1100 TU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 40,338 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 39,938 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 39,401 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 38,224 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 37,862 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 37,317 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 35,921 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 33,889 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 30,854 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 28,018 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 24,957 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 22,261 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Sep 2014 22,261 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2013 18,300 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 13,781 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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1100 TU is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 41,564 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1100 TU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Kia Picanto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1100 TU registered?

1100 TU is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 October 2009.

Is 1100 TU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1100 TU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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