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AF59 YMO

2009 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

33,743 mi
Last recorded33,743 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 YMO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 33,743 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2025 33,743 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 30,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover slight surface perishing

windscreen minor chip

Pass 20 Jun 2019 29,483 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 27,729 miles

Nearside Front movement in upper attachment

Offside Front movement in upper attachment

Pass 16 Jun 2017 27,194 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 22,156 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 18,177 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyre close to legal limit and cracking

Pass 28 Aug 2014 18,177 miles

both front tyre close to legal limit and cracking

Pass 22 Aug 2013 14,498 miles

both rear tyres perished and out of shape

Pass 24 Aug 2012 10,952 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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AF59 YMO is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AF59 YMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF59 YMO?

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What year was AF59 YMO registered?

AF59 YMO is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is AF59 YMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF59 YMO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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