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AJ59 VEV

2009 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,258 mi
Last recorded53,258 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 VEV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 53,258 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 49,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s/r road spring corroded

windscreen wipers slight smearing

Pass 14 Dec 2023 47,145 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 47,133 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Too high (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 47,133 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Leaking from join of back box and middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR Tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 42,809 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 42,809 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 38,499 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 32,163 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 24,419 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 15,700 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 15,343 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 15,011 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 14,277 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 12,821 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 11,365 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 9,726 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 VEV is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VEV, 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 VEV registered?

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

Is AJ59 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ59 VEV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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