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AD59 JWU

2009 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,218 mi
Last recorded142,218 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 JWU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 142,218 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 135,942 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 127,656 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2022 120,840 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 113,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 105,441 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 95,196 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 89,859 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 89,856 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 75,965 miles

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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Apr 2017 75,965 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Nov 2015 63,133 miles

engine oil leak

parking brake has only just met the efficiency requirement 17%

Fail 28 Nov 2015 63,132 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both wiper blades split

engine oil leak

parking brake has only just met the efficiency requirement 17%

Pass 5 May 2015 54,023 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 37,846 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 26,440 miles

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)

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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AD59 JWU is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AD59 JWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD59 JWU registered?

AD59 JWU is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 December 2009.

Is AD59 JWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 JWU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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