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AJ09 BLZ

2009 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,606 mi
Last recorded116,606 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 BLZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 116,606 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 113,094 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 107,932 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 107,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 103,903 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 96,276 miles

corrosion found on engine sump oil leaking

small exhaust blow centre of system

Fail 5 Feb 2018 96,276 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion found on engine sump oil leaking

small exhaust blow centre of system

Pass 2 Feb 2017 82,100 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 82,100 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 70,295 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 70,295 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 57,973 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 45,997 miles

slight bind offside rear brakes

Fail 5 Feb 2014 45,997 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight bind offside rear brakes

Pass 8 Feb 2013 33,203 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 18,382 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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AJ09 BLZ is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AJ09 BLZ, 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 AJ09 BLZ registered?

AJ09 BLZ is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is AJ09 BLZ safe to buy?

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