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AJ59 TWD

2009 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

44,717 mi
Last recorded44,717 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 TWD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 44,717 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 43,726 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 43,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 42,896 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 42,896 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 41,729 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 41,729 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 39,137 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 39,137 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 37,432 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 35,926 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 35,926 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 34,765 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 34,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2017 33,227 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 33,227 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 30,845 miles

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

both rear tyres small cuts in the tread

Fail 24 Oct 2016 30,840 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

both rear tyres small cuts in the tread

Pass 27 Oct 2015 28,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm3mm2mm cracking/perishing in tread grooves (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm3mm3mm cracking/perishing in tread grooves (4.1.E.1)

exhaust front supporting bracket broke at the welds but still held up

Pass 16 Oct 2014 25,291 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 20,454 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 20,454 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

off side front tyre is exposed to the cord

Pass 27 Oct 2012 14,571 miles

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

Offside 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 TWD is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 TWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ59 TWD registered?

AJ59 TWD is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2009.

Is AJ59 TWD safe to buy?

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