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AG09 ZCJ

2009 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,280 mi
Last recorded44,280 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG09 ZCJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 44,280 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 42,569 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 42,569 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 40,368 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 37,846 miles

bonnet secondary safety catch inoperative

Pass 5 Jul 2021 35,373 miles

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

slight deterioration to front & rear tyres

Fail 5 Jul 2021 35,373 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

slight deterioration to front & rear tyres

Pass 6 Jul 2020 32,942 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 31,538 miles

slight corrosion to sump

Pass 17 Jul 2018 30,417 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 30,417 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 27,978 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 27,978 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 25,698 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 19,146 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 15,628 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 12,500 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 9,126 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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AG09 ZCJ is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AG09 ZCJ, 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

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What year was AG09 ZCJ registered?

AG09 ZCJ is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 August 2009.

Is AG09 ZCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG09 ZCJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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