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AJ59 VEU

2009 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,657 mi
Last recorded94,657 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 VEU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 94,657 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 89,895 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 89,895 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 85,851 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 81,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 77,248 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 72,688 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 69,171 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 65,204 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread perishing/cracking

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracking, scrubbing inner

Pass 6 Jul 2018 57,392 miles

Sump has slight corrosion/leak

Pass 6 Jul 2017 46,470 miles

Front exhaust bracket snapped but system still adequately supported

Fail 6 Jul 2017 46,470 miles

Front exhaust bracket snapped but system still adequately supported

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 38,191 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 38,182 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 27,860 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 20,122 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 12,512 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 9,683 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 VEU is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VEU, 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 VEU registered?

AJ59 VEU is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 November 2009.

Is AJ59 VEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ59 VEU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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