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AJ59 EHL

2009 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

15,574 mi
Last recorded15,574 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 EHL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 15,574 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 14,162 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 14,158 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 13,716 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 13,497 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 13,141 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear in inner wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 13,141 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear in inner wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 12,776 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 12,776 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 12,099 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 11,111 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 10,223 miles

all four tyres have bad cracking in places but no cords showing 165/60r14 75h

Pass 23 Sep 2016 9,274 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 8,292 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 7,408 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 6,208 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 4,700 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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AJ59 EHL is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AJ59 EHL, 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 EHL registered?

AJ59 EHL is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is AJ59 EHL safe to buy?

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