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AO09 DWV

2009 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

76,913 mi
Last recorded76,913 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 DWV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 76,913 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both os+ns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 76,907 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both os+ns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 59,688 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 59,688 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2024 45,660 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 45,657 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 44,086 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DIDE ON FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 44,080 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DIDE ON FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 42,625 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2 brackets have broken welds (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damage

Pass 12 Oct 2020 39,325 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing, tyre cracking in between tread, (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing, tyre cracking in between tread, 165/60 R14 75h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 37,631 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres starting to crack but no cords on show (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 35,893 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 35,893 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 35,279 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 35,279 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 34,875 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 34,566 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 287,255 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

centre exhaust bracket broken

o/s/f tyre bald on inner (cords not exposed)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 28,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

centre exhaust bracket broken

o/s/f tyre bald on inner (cords not exposed)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 17,890 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 17,890 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 15,502 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 13,115 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 DWV is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DWV, 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 AO09 DWV registered?

AO09 DWV is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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