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AJ59 VFE

2009 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,942 mi
Last recorded26,942 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 VFE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 26,942 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2025 26,942 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 25,314 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 24,062 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 22,675 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 20,781 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

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

Rear wiper not clearing

Fail 4 Nov 2021 20,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front wipers smearing

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

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

Rear wiper not clearing

Pass 23 Nov 2020 19,088 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))

Rear Both Tyres Perished

Pass 5 Nov 2019 18,164 miles

Nearside Front tyre on legal limt

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding

Offside Front tyre on legal limit

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

front wiper smearing & rear wiper split

Fail 5 Nov 2019 18,164 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre on legal limt

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding

Offside Front tyre on legal limit

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

front wiper smearing & rear wiper split

Pass 3 Dec 2018 17,405 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

o/s/f tyre close to the legal lmit

Pass 25 Oct 2017 16,351 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges & close to wear indicators

exhaust front pipe support bracket corroded & weak

Pass 17 Nov 2016 14,712 miles

Offside Front close to wear indicators

Fail 17 Nov 2016 14,712 miles

Offside Front close to wear indicators

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 14,004 miles

o/s/f tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2014 13,173 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 12,524 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 9,923 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 VFE is a 2009 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VFE, 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 VFE registered?

AJ59 VFE is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is AJ59 VFE safe to buy?

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