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AF09 TNE

2009 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

44,274 mi
Last recorded44,274 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 TNE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 44,274 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 44,274 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements stuck in when turned on (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 43,765 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 43,597 miles

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

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 covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 43,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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 covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 43,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end close to flex joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small age cracks on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small age cracks on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 43,102 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main close to flex joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end close to flex joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small age cracks on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small age cracks on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/r has slight bind also (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 39,584 miles

Central Rear High level Stop lamp not working

Central Rear Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 8 Mar 2021 39,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 38,043 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 36,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 33,667 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 33,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 30,963 miles

one exhaust mount broken-away [ system adequately supported

Pass 10 Mar 2016 27,978 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 24,568 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 20,636 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 16,535 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 12,477 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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AF09 TNE is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TNE, 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 TNE registered?

AF09 TNE is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 March 2009.

Is AF09 TNE safe to buy?

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