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AJ59 JXX

2009 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

62,378 mi
Last recorded62,378 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 62,378 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 62,367 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 61,130 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

engine sump rusting and leaking

Pass 8 Sep 2022 59,327 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 56,907 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 55,047 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 53,237 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 50,375 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 47,237 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 43,731 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 41,309 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 39,201 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 34,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 34,343 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 30,869 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 JXX 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 93.3%.

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 JXX, 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 JXX registered?

AJ59 JXX is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 October 2009.

Is AJ59 JXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ59 JXX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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