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AM58 SGZ

2009 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

65,281 mi
Last recorded65,281 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM58 SGZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2026 65,281 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front and rear suspensiopn components rusted +rear sub-frama rusted

Offside Front tyre outer side wall damage /has a slight cut

Rear coil springs rusted/corroded

body work has a slight damage to offside rear wheel arch area +front bumper

Pass 20 Feb 2025 59,878 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 57,011 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 57,011 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2023 56,270 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 55,170 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 55,170 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 53,099 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 53,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 48,097 miles

x 2 front tyres inner edges are wearing thin

Fail 13 Feb 2020 48,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

x 2 front tyres inner edges are wearing thin

Pass 13 Feb 2019 41,364 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 37,423 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 34,031 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 30,371 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 26,660 miles

both rear tyres small tears

centre exhaust brk snapped

Pass 13 Feb 2014 21,463 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 14,197 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 10,581 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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AM58 SGZ is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AM58 SGZ, 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 AM58 SGZ registered?

AM58 SGZ is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 January 2009.

Is AM58 SGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM58 SGZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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