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AO59 OCU

2009 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,861 mi
Last recorded62,861 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 OCU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 62,861 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 62,387 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 61,750 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 61,749 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 60,924 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 60,922 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 60,443 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 59,973 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 59,969 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 57,945 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 53,527 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 49,246 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 44,100 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 36,193 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 28,562 miles

Exhaust braket broken, but system still adaquatly supported

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 21,787 miles

O/s/r + N/s/r tyres cracked between tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 15,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OCU is a 2009 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OCU, 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 OCU registered?

AO59 OCU is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is AO59 OCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO59 OCU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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