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AJ09 FXU

2009 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

35,630 mi
Last recorded35,630 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 FXU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 35,630 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 35,610 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits rear exhaust box holed (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2025 32,697 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 29,168 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 29,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 25,632 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 25,473 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 25,473 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 25,123 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 24,698 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front & centre corroded broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 24,690 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Front & centre corroded broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 24,085 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 23,437 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly when inspecting it manually

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks on outer sidewall

Pass 11 Jul 2016 21,444 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel slightly hard to spin by hand

exhaust middle section mount broken but system still adequately supported

Fail 11 Jul 2016 21,444 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel slightly hard to spin by hand

exhaust middle section mount broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 17 Jul 2015 20,160 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 18,867 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 15,861 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 12,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 FXU is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FXU, 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 FXU registered?

AJ09 FXU is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 June 2009.

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