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AK59 UZS

2009 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

45,776 mi
Last recorded45,776 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 45,776 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 43,262 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 42,213 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 40,332 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 38,443 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 36,186 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 36,186 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 34,241 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 32,017 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 32,017 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 27,923 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 27,923 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 24,909 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 21,927 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 21,927 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 18,996 miles

both front tyres worn

Pass 18 Sep 2014 15,969 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 13,777 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 11,263 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 UZS 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 78.9%.

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 UZS, 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 UZS registered?

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

Is AK59 UZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK59 UZS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK59 UZS have outstanding finance?

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