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AO09 ZHJ

2009 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,575 mi
Last recorded31,575 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 ZHJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 6 May 2026 31,575 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 30,813 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 30,149 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 29,477 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective weld corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 29,066 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 28,417 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2020 28,244 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 26,937 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 25,158 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 May 2017 22,318 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 19,624 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 17,070 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 14,787 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 12,926 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 11,128 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 ZHJ is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO09 ZHJ registered?

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

Is AO09 ZHJ safe to buy?

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