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AO09 VRM

2009 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,047 mi
Last recorded81,047 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 VRM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 81,047 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 76,889 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 76,781 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 70,621 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 70,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 68,315 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust system fragile on front and centre mountings. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil sump pan fragile and leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 68,315 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust system fragile on front and centre mountings. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil sump pan fragile and leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 67,526 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 66,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking in tread and side wall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to 1.6mm limit cracking in tread and side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 65,764 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 57,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front to rear brake pipes have started to corrode

Pass 23 Jun 2017 49,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 45,729 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 22 Jun 2015 39,294 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 31,931 miles

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 25 Jun 2013 24,707 miles

the exhaust centre mount bracket is broken but still suported

Pass 25 Jun 2012 18,952 miles

Nearside rear tyre is worn unevenly.

Offside wiper slightly split.

Rear tyres starting to crack between tread blocks.

Wipers smearing slightly.

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 VRM is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 VRM, 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 VRM registered?

AO09 VRM is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 June 2009.

Is AO09 VRM safe to buy?

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