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AB09 OPB

2009 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

67,351 mi
Last recorded67,351 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB09 OPB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 67,351 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/6014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 67,315 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/6014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 62,923 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 62,923 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Poor connection (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 58,221 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 58,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 53,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/6014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 53,556 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/6014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps POOR CONNECTION (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 48,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched in middle at bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 48,630 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to offside rear. Pipe corroded along side fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched in middle at bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 43,281 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 36,842 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 31,608 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2017 24,998 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 24,004 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 21,659 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 20,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 18,517 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 12,415 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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AB09 OPB is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AB09 OPB, 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 AB09 OPB registered?

AB09 OPB is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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