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AO09 OCS

2009 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,661 mi
Last recorded92,661 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 OCS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 92,661 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly Both side rear (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 88,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 82,520 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 82,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 82,514 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 77,268 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 77,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 65,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Around outer ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort little low

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Around outer ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Sill damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine sump pan also sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 56,529 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r/seat seat belt not tested

exhaust clamps fitted at mounting points

Pass 21 Nov 2019 52,600 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted nsf + nsr inner beads (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 52,600 miles

Exhaust system insecure front + mid (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted nsf + nsr inner beads (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 46,693 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 40,681 miles

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

Front exhaust support bracket broken

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 36,215 miles

Front washer jet spray poor

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

Offside Rear tyre very UNDER INFLATED !!

Pass 23 Oct 2015 32,359 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 32,359 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 22,138 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 19,738 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 15,480 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 15,004 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 OCS is a 2009 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,086cc 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 OCS, 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 OCS is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 April 2009.

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