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AJ09 FXA

2009 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,040 mi
Last recorded71,040 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 FXA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 71,040 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 60,751 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 60,751 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 60,477 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 58,474 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 55,183 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 51,711 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 51,710 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 47,643 miles

Front top mounts x 2 slight play

Pass 28 Apr 2016 43,915 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (2.4.G.2)

h/brake on 18% close to min

nsf tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 2 May 2015 40,154 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken but exhaust system still secure.

surface damage to near-side front tyre outer side wall.

Fail 28 Apr 2015 40,113 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust mounting broken but exhaust system still secure.

surface damage to near-side front tyre outer side wall.

Pass 29 Apr 2014 36,239 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake fluid level low

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall but not reaching cord

oil level below minimum

rear exhasut hanger brocken but system still supported

rear wiper split

Fail 29 Apr 2014 36,237 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake fluid level low

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall but not reaching cord

oil level below minimum

rear exhasut hanger brocken but system still supported

rear wiper split

Pass 24 Apr 2013 31,265 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 24,825 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 FXA is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ09 FXA, 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 FXA registered?

AJ09 FXA is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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