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AK59 YLF

2009 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,641 mi
Last recorded59,641 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 59,641 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 59,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2024 56,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing wear to the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2024 56,344 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Appears to be from wheel cylinder or brake pipe,leaking under pressure (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing wear to the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 47,405 miles

unable to fully inspect front brake pads due to wheel design

Fail 4 Mar 2023 47,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear brake drum marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CV boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear brake drum marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

unable to fully inspect front brake pads due to wheel design

Pass 28 Feb 2022 39,737 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 35,322 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 29,148 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 24,773 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 22,239 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 21,020 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 20,393 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 20,393 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 17,877 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 15,575 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Sep 2013 12,655 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 10,374 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 YLF is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YLF, 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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AK59 YLF is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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