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AJ59 HMD

2009 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,796 mi
Last recorded71,796 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 HMD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 71,796 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 71,754 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 65,888 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 65,888 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 57,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 47,438 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 47,395 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 39,944 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 39,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 34,714 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 34,714 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 29,971 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 29,971 miles

Front Vehicle Identification Number not legible (0.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 26,015 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 24,589 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 23,297 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 23,296 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished and splitting on edges (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished and splitting (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 20,573 miles

Both front tyres cracking and perished

Both rear tyres cracking and perished

Pass 9 Oct 2014 17,812 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 17,812 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 14,436 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 10,787 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 HMD is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HMD, 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 HMD registered?

AJ59 HMD is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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