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AO09 DWG

2009 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,114 mi
Last recorded117,114 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 DWG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 117,114 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 117,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle found on lock to lock (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 114,714 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 110,687 miles

Oil leak alot ()

ht leads shorting to block and slight misfireing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushs splitting a lot (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushs splitting a lot (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 110,657 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split boot (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split boot (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing unable to test due to brake binding

Oil leak alot ()

ht leads shorting to block and slight misfireing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushs splitting a lot (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushs splitting a lot (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 103,196 miles

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

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

all rubber ball joint dust covers perrished

surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 23 Mar 2015 88,439 miles

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

all front anti roll bar link bellows twisted

n/s rear tyre perrished

Fail 23 Mar 2015 88,439 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all front anti roll bar link bellows twisted

n/s rear tyre perrished

Pass 20 Mar 2014 73,269 miles

all ball joint dust covers perrished

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Mar 2014 73,269 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all ball joint dust covers perrished

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2013 58,694 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 58,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 44,264 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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AO09 DWG 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 61.5%.

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 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 AO09 DWG, 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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AO09 DWG is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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