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AO09 SNX

2009 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,764 mi
Last recorded87,764 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 SNX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 87,764 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 87,764 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust Leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 82,815 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 77,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (155/70 r13) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 77,634 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (155/70 r13) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 74,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 71,598 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 71,598 miles

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 71,573 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 66,098 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 66,098 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 56,815 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 47,225 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 42,583 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 39,577 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 27,938 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 23,701 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 18,269 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 14,406 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 SNX is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SNX, 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 SNX registered?

AO09 SNX is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 June 2009.

Is AO09 SNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO09 SNX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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