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AO09 XLF

2009 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

157,495 mi
Last recorded157,495 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 XLF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 157,495 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to underside (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2025 148,671 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 139,807 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all to underside (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 130,480 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to underside (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 120,687 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to underside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 May 2022 120,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside 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))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to underside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 111,014 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to underside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 May 2021 111,014 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to underside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2020 101,398 miles

corrosion around rear silencer

light cracking in rear tyres

Pass 3 May 2019 90,966 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to underside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 May 2019 90,966 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to underside (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 81,075 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 70,200 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 70,188 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 58,940 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 27 May 2016 58,940 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 May 2015 54,373 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 50,932 miles

light cracking rear tyres

Fail 12 Jun 2014 50,932 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

light cracking rear tyres

Pass 12 Jun 2013 41,163 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 40,972 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 29,730 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 XLF is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XLF, 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 XLF registered?

AO09 XLF is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 June 2009.

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