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AK59 PGZ

2009 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,815 mi
Last recorded72,815 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 72,815 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 64,570 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 51,450 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 40,129 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 40,129 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 28,121 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 28,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 15,252 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 15,252 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 8,498 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 8,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 5,439 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 4,806 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 PGZ is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PGZ, 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 PGZ registered?

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

Is AK59 PGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK59 PGZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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