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AO09 SLU

2009 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,870 mi
Last recorded114,870 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 114,870 miles

n/s/f drive shaft seal leaking oil / adv handbrake needs adjusting

Fail 2 Jun 2017 114,870 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe mount needs welding x 2 (7.1.1)

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

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

Steering rack insecure o/s/f tyre wearing on inner /o/s/f ball joint boot splitting / slight weep on n/s cv boot / o/s/r brake pipe corroding (2.2.B.1a)

n/s/f drive shaft seal leaking oil / adv handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 20 May 2015 62,826 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 62,826 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

SLIGHT LIP ON N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE DISCS BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 11 Oct 2013 30,656 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken exhaust still supported

osf tyre has slice in side wall

Fail 7 Oct 2013 30,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osf tyre has slice in side wall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust bracket broken exhaust still supported

nsf tyre has slice in side wall

Pass 3 Apr 2013 29,355 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 22,503 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 SLU is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SLU, 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 SLU registered?

AO09 SLU is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is AO09 SLU safe to buy?

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