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AJ09 YZZ

2009 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

35,303 mi
Last recorded35,303 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 YZZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 35,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2026 35,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2025 32,774 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 29,631 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 29,631 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 26,440 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 23,240 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 23,240 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 20,540 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 18,511 miles

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))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 16,625 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 15,306 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 13,982 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 12,289 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 12,289 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 10,356 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 9,592 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 8,589 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 6,640 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 YZZ is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YZZ, 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 YZZ registered?

AJ09 YZZ is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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The MOT history for AJ09 YZZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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