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486 MHY

2009 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,786 mi
Last recorded71,786 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration486 MHY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2024 71,786 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 2.5mm in primary grooves 17/18, Nexen 155/70/13 75T (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seat base missing rear belts not checked

Pass 6 Oct 2023 70,001 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 3.5mm in primary grooves, Nexen 155/70/13 75T (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seat bases missing at time of test rear seat belts not tested

Pass 26 Sep 2022 67,167 miles

Rear seat bases missing at time of test.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 64,732 miles

Rear seats folded flat at time of test

Pass 16 Sep 2020 61,547 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Sep 2019 58,197 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 12 Sep 2018 53,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3mm (155/70r13 75t) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (155/70r13 75t) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 49,618 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 43,532 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 37,798 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 32,172 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 25,983 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 20,140 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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486 MHY is a 2009 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 486 MHY, 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 486 MHY registered?

486 MHY is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is 486 MHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 486 MHY shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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