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AO09 NBZ

2009 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,773 mi
Last recorded93,773 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 NBZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 93,773 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 88,839 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Side repeater white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount worn and slight movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Side repeater white (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside axle bush mounts (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 88,816 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside, clips broken (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Side repeater white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount worn and slight movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Side repeater white (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside axle bush mounts (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 83,688 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake and foot brake both require adjustment (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 78,496 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside - both also have wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 73,882 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 70,223 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 70,223 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Fluid full - suspect blockage (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 67,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge, tyre starting to crack, 155/70 R13 75t (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine possibly from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 60,186 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 59,949 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 47,468 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 47,451 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 40,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wear also on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2016 34,450 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 29,225 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2014 23,601 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 18,494 miles

As per failure.

Fail 8 Apr 2013 18,409 miles

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

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

Both front tyres near legal limits.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 13,806 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 NBZ is a 2009 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO09 NBZ, 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 NBZ is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 April 2009.

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