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AK09 TKJ

2009 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

53,504 mi
Last recorded53,504 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 TKJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 53,504 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 50,230 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2024 50,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened Shocker top mount play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2023 48,886 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 48,124 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 48,124 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexible hose and cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexible hose and cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 47,291 miles

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))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 47,290 miles

Emissions not tested large holes in exhaust causing gas leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre pipe and back box sections holed (8.2.1.1 (b))

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 Nov 2020 46,195 miles

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 15 Nov 2019 44,431 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 41,395 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to show white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to show white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 38,566 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

High level stop lamp not working

Oil leak sump pan corroded and porous ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 35,909 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 32,709 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 29,574 miles

Exhasut brackets broken yet system still adequately supported

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre sealant foam in boot expired 2012

Pass 17 Nov 2014 29,574 miles

Exhasut brackets broken yet system still adequately supported

Tyre sealant foam in boot expired 2012

Pass 23 Nov 2013 25,055 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2012 20,961 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 17,462 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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AK09 TKJ is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 AK09 TKJ, 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 AK09 TKJ registered?

AK09 TKJ is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is AK09 TKJ safe to buy?

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