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AK59 LEU

2009 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

39,470 mi
Last recorded39,470 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 LEU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 39,470 miles

Rear parking brake performance on the limit borderline pass

Fail 10 Jul 2026 39,457 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to and from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear parking brake performance on the limit borderline pass

Pass 4 Jul 2025 37,476 miles

Front exhaust bracket insecure

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear wiper in poor condition

Pass 21 Jun 2024 35,467 miles

both rear tyres worn low tread depth measured at just 3mm 165/60r14-75h

Fail 21 Jun 2024 35,461 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres worn low tread depth measured at just 3mm 165/60r14-75h

Pass 7 Jul 2023 33,151 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 30,084 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 28,713 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 27,492 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 27,492 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 25,488 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 22,831 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 19,948 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 17,195 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 13,780 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 10,539 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 6,921 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 4,574 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 4,562 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 LEU is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AK59 LEU, 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 LEU registered?

AK59 LEU is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 September 2009.

Is AK59 LEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK59 LEU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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