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AO59 CPN

2009 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,064 mi
Last recorded68,064 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 CPN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 68,064 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 68,062 miles

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

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 61,891 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Sep 2023 56,379 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under floor (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 56,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under floor (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 50,789 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 44,394 miles

oil leak close to limit sump area

Fail 8 Sep 2021 44,394 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak close to limit sump area

Pass 25 Sep 2020 40,426 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 40,426 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 31,115 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 31,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 27,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake disc corroded (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 27,190 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake disc corroded (3.5.1g)

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 27 Apr 2017 23,182 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 20,384 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish in between treads.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 18,812 miles

tyres cracking between treads

Pass 16 Apr 2014 16,357 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 13,467 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 12,196 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 CPN is a 2009 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO59 CPN, 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 AO59 CPN registered?

AO59 CPN is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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