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AO59 KVU

2009 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,942 mi
Last recorded60,942 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 60,942 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 60,938 miles

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury fender panel/wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 58,965 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 58,965 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 57,184 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 57,099 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 54,777 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 51,661 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 46,694 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 44,254 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 39,814 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 39,814 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 34,483 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 34,483 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 30,789 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 24,862 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 22,809 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 20,669 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 20,669 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 19,352 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 KVU is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc 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 KVU, 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 AO59 KVU registered?

AO59 KVU is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 October 2009.

Is AO59 KVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO59 KVU shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO59 KVU have outstanding finance?

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