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AO09 OCZ

2009 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,949 mi
Last recorded12,949 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 12,949 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 12,810 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 12,810 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair and noisy on application (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 12,572 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 12,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 12,312 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 12,312 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 12,148 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 12,148 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 11,864 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 11,664 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 11,660 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 11,014 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 10,567 miles

front exhaust mounting broken but still secure

Pass 27 Jan 2017 10,228 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 9,681 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 9,267 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 8,733 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre exhaust bracket is broken but exhaust is secure

Pass 21 Feb 2014 8,733 miles

centre exhaust bracket is broken but exhaust is secure

Pass 8 Mar 2013 7,989 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 6,358 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 OCZ is a 2009 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OCZ, 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 OCZ registered?

AO09 OCZ is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 April 2009.

Is AO09 OCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO09 OCZ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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