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AF09 TLX

2009 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

53,497 mi
Last recorded53,497 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 TLX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 53,497 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

All brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 5 Jun 2025 53,497 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

All brake pipes covered in grease

All brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 5 Jun 2024 53,111 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 5 Jun 2024 53,111 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 52,594 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 50,897 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Bodywork damage

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

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

OS track rod end boot starting to split

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Wipers poor

Fail 19 Mar 2022 50,897 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Bodywork damage

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

OS track rod end boot starting to split

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Wipers poor

Pass 3 Mar 2021 48,579 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have grease on (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 46,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 43,350 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 43,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 37,942 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 32,146 miles

Rear handbrake application uneven

Nearside Front tyre VERY close to recommended limit

Offside Front brake sticks slightly

Offside Front lift in strut top bearing / bush

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 1 Mar 2017 32,146 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre VERY close to recommended limit

Offside Front brake sticks slightly

Offside Front lift in strut top bearing / bush

Rear handbrake application uneven

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 3 Feb 2016 24,642 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 22,759 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 21,528 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 18,289 miles

cut in offside front tyre but not exsposing cords

Pass 17 Feb 2012 13,534 miles

o/s/r tyre 2-3mm starting to wear on inner edge

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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AF09 TLX is a 2009 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc 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 AF09 TLX, 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 AF09 TLX registered?

AF09 TLX is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is AF09 TLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF09 TLX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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