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AJ59 TVC

2009 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

48,455 mi
Last recorded48,455 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 TVC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 48,455 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 39,435 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 39,435 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 35,936 miles

Nearside Front Bumper, Wing Panel and Door damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Sep 2015 31,830 miles

Nearside Front hub cap damaged

Offside Front hub cap damaged

body damage all over

Fail 11 Sep 2015 31,830 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front hub cap damaged

Offside Front hub cap damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

body damage all over

Pass 15 Sep 2014 28,111 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 20,860 miles

offside rear tyre low on edge

Fail 23 Sep 2013 20,860 miles

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

offside rear tyre low on edge

Pass 24 Oct 2012 16,409 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 16,389 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 TVC is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 TVC, 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 TVC registered?

AJ59 TVC is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 October 2009.

Is AJ59 TVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ59 TVC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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