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AD59 SYV

2009 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,698 mi
Last recorded125,698 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 SYV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 125,698 miles

Battery insecure but unlikely to fall from carrier

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine sump pan corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside rear tyres cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 125,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but unlikely to fall from carrier

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine sump pan corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate damaged

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside rear tyres cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 114,910 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 107,028 miles

Battery insecure

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 107,028 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 97,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 97,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 90,512 miles

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

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 on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 90,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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 on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 77,578 miles

Both rear tyres are getting close to the legal limit

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

OSF top suspension mount has got some play in it

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

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

Fail 14 Nov 2019 76,908 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Both rear tyres are getting close to the legal limit

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

OSF top suspension mount has got some play in it

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

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

Pass 14 Dec 2018 62,619 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 62,522 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 47,934 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 42,831 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 38,061 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 32,187 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 25,978 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 20,356 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 SYV is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SYV, 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 SYV registered?

AD59 SYV is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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