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AG09 TPV

2009 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,555 mi
Last recorded79,555 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG09 TPV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 79,555 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 77,599 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 75,936 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 75,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 74,122 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 70,259 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

nearside parking brake effort low.. adjustment or repair may be required

Fail 18 Jul 2019 70,248 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to tail pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

nearside parking brake effort low.. adjustment or repair may be required

Pass 6 Jul 2018 64,563 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 64,550 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 60,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 51,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases close to excessive, back box joining (7.1.2)

age related light perishing and cracking to rear tyre's tread at 3mm

Pass 20 Jul 2015 42,484 miles

front exhaust mounting broken

Fail 17 Jul 2015 42,415 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)

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 18 Jul 2014 34,407 miles

offside front brake has slight bind

Pass 17 Jul 2013 26,263 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 17,945 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 17,945 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AG09 TPV is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AG09 TPV, 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 AG09 TPV registered?

AG09 TPV is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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