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AO59 FOD

2009 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,506 mi
Last recorded91,506 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 91,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 91,491 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 82,741 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body not fully secure inner sill by the axle mount (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure inner sill by the body mount (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 82,740 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body not fully secure inner sill by the axle mount (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure inner sill by the body mount (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 71,506 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam and its mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres on there inner edges. slight (5.2.3 (e))

band brake has little reserve travel advise repair

Fail 9 Nov 2023 71,506 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to the rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip is missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam and its mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres on there inner edges. slight (5.2.3 (e))

band brake has little reserve travel advise repair

Pass 7 Nov 2022 62,725 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 52,264 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is worn on its inner edge advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 45,099 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 45,099 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 40,400 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 37,050 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 36,380 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 36,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake hose above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust deteriorated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 34,142 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 May 2017 34,142 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 31,449 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2015 28,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 May 2015 28,450 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2014 24,727 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 21,347 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 FOD is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FOD, 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 FOD is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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