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AO59 LKA

2009 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,896 mi
Last recorded102,896 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 LKA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 102,896 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Stone chip o/s lower windscreen not affecting view

Pass 13 Nov 2024 97,577 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 97,576 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 94,572 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 91,737 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 91,737 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2021 88,110 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 88,110 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 83,909 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 83,905 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 78,611 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 69,367 miles

Offside rear light lens damaged/ cracked

Fail 6 Aug 2018 69,281 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside rear light lens damaged/ cracked

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 61,348 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 52,560 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 15 Aug 2016 52,560 miles

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 17 Aug 2015 43,274 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 43,274 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 33,806 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 33,806 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2013 22,900 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 13,522 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 LKA is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LKA, 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 LKA registered?

AO59 LKA is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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