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AJ59 ZFC

2009 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

67,794 mi
Last recorded67,794 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 ZFC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 67,794 miles

General underside corrosion

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 67,793 miles

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

General underside corrosion

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 65,528 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 63,859 miles

KEEP EYE ON FRONT TYRES

Pass 15 Mar 2023 62,276 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 62,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 61,149 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside 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))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 60,183 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside 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))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 59,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 57,007 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 54,239 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 51,273 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 47,026 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 42,958 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 36,181 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 27,256 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 24,003 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 ZFC is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ZFC, 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 ZFC registered?

AJ59 ZFC is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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