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AJ59 JXO

2009 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,349 mi
Last recorded63,349 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 JXO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 63,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm ball joint boot deteriorated near excessive (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm ball joint boot deteriorated near excessive (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 81,529 miles

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

Nearside indicator repeater lamp lens missing

Pass 2 Dec 2021 59,132 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underside of car covered in mud

Fail 30 Nov 2021 59,132 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

underside of car covered in mud

Pass 2 Dec 2020 49,405 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 49,405 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 38,961 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 38,960 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2018 33,935 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 33,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation going wrong way (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 30,395 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 26,172 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 26,172 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 24,431 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 19,799 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear wiper rubber slight split noted

Fail 16 Dec 2013 13,410 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Dec 2013 13,410 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Sep 2012 8,455 miles

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

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 JXO is a 2009 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JXO, 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 JXO registered?

AJ59 JXO is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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