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AK59 KND

2009 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

46,610 mi
Last recorded46,610 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 KND
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 46,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 45,060 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 43,313 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 41,902 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 40,284 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 38,235 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 38,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 36,284 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 33,928 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 33,928 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 32,671 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 28,957 miles

exhaust mount broken system is still adequately supported

Fail 27 Aug 2016 28,925 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust mount broken system is still adequately supported

Fail 18 Aug 2015 26,282 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise rear tyres are cracked and perished

Pass 18 Aug 2015 26,282 miles

advise rear tyres are cracked and perished

Pass 30 Aug 2014 22,507 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 22,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 17,431 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 11,424 miles

155/70/R13/75T Fronts 3mm. Rears 5mm.

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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AK59 KND is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AK59 KND, 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 AK59 KND registered?

AK59 KND is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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