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AO59 BVM

2009 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,426 mi
Last recorded27,426 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 BVM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 27,426 miles

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

front exhaust steel hanger corroded thin

Fail 12 May 2025 27,425 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible wrong bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

front exhaust steel hanger corroded thin

Pass 25 Jul 2024 20,390 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 19,949 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 19,618 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 19,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 18,929 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 18,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 17,914 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 15,987 miles

both front tyres on 3mm and perished

both rear tyres have small cuts

Fail 22 Sep 2017 15,985 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres on 3mm and perished

both rear tyres have small cuts

Pass 21 Sep 2016 14,832 miles

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres have small cuts

Pass 23 Sep 2015 12,795 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 11,003 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 8,678 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 7,989 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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AO59 BVM is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO59 BVM, 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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AO59 BVM is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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