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AK59 LDO

2009 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,318 mi
Last recorded42,318 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 LDO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 42,318 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 42,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 39,386 miles

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

center exhaust bracket broken, system secure

Fail 24 Mar 2020 39,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

center exhaust bracket broken, system secure

Pass 10 Apr 2019 34,154 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 34,154 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 34,136 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 34,136 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 32,352 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked in tread groves

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread groves

Offside Front tyre cracked in tread groves

Fail 13 Apr 2016 32,352 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre cracked in tread groves

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread groves

Offside Front tyre cracked in tread groves

Pass 6 May 2015 30,453 miles

N/S/F Wingmirror Slightly Loose But Still Secure

Pass 15 May 2014 28,067 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 25,345 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 25,345 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 17,240 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

exhaust bracket come away from exhaust

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 LDO is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LDO, 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 LDO registered?

AK59 LDO is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 September 2009.

Is AK59 LDO safe to buy?

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