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AO59 KFZ

2009 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,814 mi
Last recorded82,814 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 82,814 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Bonnet secondary safety catch seized

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 82,814 miles

Bonnet secondary safety catch seized

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 78,921 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 78,809 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective safety catch bent and cable ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 74,792 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 71,492 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 71,490 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 67,960 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside handbrake only just met requirements

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 64,358 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 61,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General rusting to rear suspension components and rear suspension prescribed areas

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel rim light damage to inner edge

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn low on inner edge

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 61,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread to wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread to wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General rusting to rear suspension components and rear suspension prescribed areas

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel rim light damage to inner edge

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn low on inner edge

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 55,989 miles

Light damage to nearside front outer sill

Pass 2 Dec 2017 49,729 miles

Front both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 25 Nov 2016 43,186 miles

Exhaust center bracket corroded and partially broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Fail 25 Nov 2016 43,186 miles

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

Exhaust center bracket corroded and partially broken but exhaust still adequately supported

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 30,973 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Fail 1 Dec 2014 24,357 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 24,357 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 16,046 miles

front exhaust mount broken

Fail 2 Dec 2013 16,046 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 5 Dec 2012 9,957 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 KFZ 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 KFZ, 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 KFZ is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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