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AK59 LOJ

2009 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

88,458 mi
Last recorded88,458 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 LOJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 88,458 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 88,456 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 84,685 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounts , both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 84,685 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounts , both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 81,454 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 73,914 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 65,387 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 65,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 56,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 47,813 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 45,043 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 42,817 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 42,817 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 39,404 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 39,404 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 36,243 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 36,243 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 30,648 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 25,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jul 2013 22,728 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 22,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 18,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 18,791 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 LOJ is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LOJ, 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 LOJ registered?

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

Is AK59 LOJ safe to buy?

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