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AD59 SYA

2009 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

150,098 mi
Last recorded150,098 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 SYA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 150,098 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 126,574 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 126,573 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Slow / low 59% (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 103,301 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

front exhaust hanger bracket broken

Fail 7 Dec 2016 103,297 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

front exhaust hanger bracket broken

Pass 15 Dec 2015 81,131 miles

Front exhaust hanger broken

Pass 18 Dec 2014 69,901 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust pre cat mounting bracket broken

Fail 17 Dec 2014 69,901 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

exhaust pre cat mounting bracket broken

Pass 20 Dec 2013 62,309 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust bracket broken before CAT but exhaust still supported

Fail 20 Dec 2013 62,309 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust bracket broken before CAT but exhaust still supported

Pass 27 Dec 2012 53,272 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 53,229 miles

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

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

offside front tyre cut on outer edge but not deep enough to expose cords

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 SYA is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SYA, 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 AD59 SYA registered?

AD59 SYA is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 December 2009.

Is AD59 SYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 SYA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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