MOT Status
ValidMileage
148,433 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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chip in screen
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
chip in screen
pas pipe corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
pas pipe corroded
Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front nail in tyre
Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front exhaust bracket detached
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to back box on joint (6.1.2 (a))
handbrake lever has a lot of travel
oil leaks from porous oil sump and oil filter
wiperblades poor cleaning
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
slight chip in screen z b
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
front tyres on legal limit
slight chip in screen z b
Serious oil leak from sump
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear 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.
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AJ59 BDU is a 2009 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 AJ59 BDU, 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 AJ59 BDU registered?
AJ59 BDU is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2009.
Is AJ59 BDU safe to buy?
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