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AJ59 FFA

2009 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,608 mi
Last recorded59,608 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 59,608 miles

Bonnet retaining device defective but can be secured in the closed position.

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 59,608 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet retaining device defective but can be secured in the closed position.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 47,841 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease leaking past clip on shaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 15' - Cracking - Also has a cut in the tread not deep enough to reach the plys or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 34,904 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 34,651 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust front bracket broken

Fail 22 Sep 2023 34,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust front bracket broken

Pass 23 Sep 2022 34,060 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 32,924 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 32,924 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 32,084 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 31,104 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 Sep 2018 29,776 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 28,096 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 28,096 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 25,948 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 25,948 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 21,073 miles

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

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 Sep 2014 18,082 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 15,163 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 15,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 12,491 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 FFA is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FFA, 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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AJ59 FFA is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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