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AJ59 FGK

2009 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,268 mi
Last recorded98,268 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 98,268 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 98,268 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 88,250 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 82,943 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 80,820 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 80,819 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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 10 Aug 2021 78,063 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 76,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 69,547 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 63,614 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 55,180 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 45,957 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 38,537 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 31,095 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 24,917 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 FGK is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FGK, 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 FGK registered?

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

Is AJ59 FGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ59 FGK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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