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AF59 YNR

2009 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,704 mi
Last recorded45,704 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 YNR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 45,704 miles

Front oil sump corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded NR/OR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 45,704 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear and central (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NF/OF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front oil sump corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded NR/OR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 44,321 miles

Central Front oil leak slight

Nearside Rear tyre cracking perishing

both bottom arm ball joint dust covers cracking perishing

both rear coil springs rusty

middle box exhaust rusty

sump rusty

Fail 5 Nov 2024 44,321 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))

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

middle box exhaust rusty

sump rusty

Central Front oil leak slight

Nearside Rear tyre cracking perishing

both bottom arm ball joint dust covers cracking perishing

both rear coil springs rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2023 42,911 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 41,020 miles

Exhaust mounting defective CENTRE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOOT LEAKING (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 41,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective CENTRE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOOT LEAKING (6.1.7 (g) (i))

REAR SILENCER CLAMP FOULING PETROL TANK SHIELD

Pass 19 Nov 2021 39,834 miles

nearside and offside front suspension mounts have slight play at upper attachment .

Pass 15 Oct 2020 38,053 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 38,053 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge spliting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2019 35,961 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 35,960 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))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 33,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 32,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 30,114 miles

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

exhaust rubbing on heat shield rear

Pass 17 Aug 2016 26,093 miles

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine oil level on mimimun

exhaust rubbing on tank heat shield

Pass 28 Aug 2015 22,351 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2015 22,341 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 18,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2013 15,292 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 11,797 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front tyres worn on edges slightly.

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 YNR is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AF59 YNR, 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 AF59 YNR registered?

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

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