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AE59 KVG

2009 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,487 mi
Last recorded98,487 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE59 KVG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 98,487 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2024 93,708 miles

Nearside Front slight corrosion to wing

Pass 4 Aug 2023 91,172 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 91,172 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 86,829 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

slight corrosion to various brake pipes

Pass 8 Jul 2021 83,372 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight corrosion to n/s/f wing

Pass 16 Jul 2020 77,973 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 67,835 miles

all tyres over half worn

Pass 27 Jul 2018 54,677 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 54,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Power steering component leaking From rack gator (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 40,443 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jul 2016 27,854 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 21,702 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Fail 24 Aug 2015 21,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre stop lamp not working

Pass 26 Aug 2014 17,321 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 17,321 miles

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

Hi Level Stop lamp not working

Pass 27 Aug 2013 13,144 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 8,749 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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AE59 KVG is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AE59 KVG, 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 AE59 KVG registered?

AE59 KVG is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is AE59 KVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE59 KVG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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