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AK59 LEJ

2009 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,804 mi
Last recorded87,804 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 LEJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 87,804 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 87,803 miles

Front Position lamp not working Nearside & Offside. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside & Offside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 73,953 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 73,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 68,382 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 64,333 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 64,333 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 59,298 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 55,283 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 front and osr tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 52,348 miles

both front tyres and osr tyre has cracking in tread

centre exhaust heat sheet is loose

Pass 25 Jul 2017 48,387 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 48,387 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 42,531 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 42,531 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 37,156 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 27,754 miles

front exhaust support braket broken

nearside front tyre has cut in tread but not to cord

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

offside front tyre low inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2013 24,162 miles

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

rear wiper arm broken

Pass 29 Aug 2012 18,680 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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AK59 LEJ is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 LEJ, 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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AK59 LEJ is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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