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AK59 UZR

2009 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,213 mi
Last recorded49,213 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 49,213 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 48,106 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 48,106 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 45,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 43,205 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 40,668 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 39,056 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 36,524 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 33,692 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 30,647 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 27,417 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 24,558 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 21,063 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 21,063 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 17,512 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 14,011 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 UZR 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 UZR, 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 UZR registered?

AK59 UZR is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is AK59 UZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK59 UZR 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.

Does AK59 UZR have outstanding finance?

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