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AJ59 EVF

2009 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,094 mi
Last recorded28,094 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 EVF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 28,094 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 26,395 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 26,395 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 25,415 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 24,425 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 24,425 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 22,658 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 21,737 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 21,737 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 20,648 miles

Front exhaust mount broken

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2018 19,329 miles

nearside front and nearside rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 7 Sep 2017 17,423 miles

front exhaust mount broken

Fail 7 Sep 2017 17,423 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 16 Sep 2016 15,505 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 13,314 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 9,196 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 4,325 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 2,712 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 EVF is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EVF, 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 EVF registered?

AJ59 EVF is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is AJ59 EVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ59 EVF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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