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AK59 MDN

2009 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,421 mi
Last recorded41,421 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 41,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 37,632 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 33,892 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 30,264 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 30,264 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 27,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 24,707 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 21,859 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 17,522 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 14,588 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 13,658 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 13,657 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Pass 7 Sep 2015 12,609 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 11,185 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 9,438 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 7,586 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 MDN is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MDN, 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 MDN registered?

AK59 MDN is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is AK59 MDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK59 MDN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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