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AJ59 JYC

2009 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

61,941 mi
Last recorded61,941 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 JYC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 61,941 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 56,727 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 53,245 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 50,987 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 50,987 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 48,669 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 48,669 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 46,666 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE SLIGHTLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 44,217 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 40,921 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 37,288 miles

n//sf inner wheel arch cover missing

n/s/f tyre low

Fail 4 Oct 2017 37,288 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n//sf inner wheel arch cover missing

n/s/f tyre low

Pass 5 Oct 2016 33,762 miles

Nearside Front wiper starting to smear the screen a bit

Fail 5 Oct 2016 33,762 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective secondary catch siezed (8.4.2)

Nearside Front wiper starting to smear the screen a bit

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 30,258 miles

Centre high level brake light not working

Pass 4 Oct 2014 26,217 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 22,582 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 22,582 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 16,609 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 JYC is a 2009 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 JYC, 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 JYC registered?

AJ59 JYC is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is AJ59 JYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ59 JYC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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