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AO59 OKN

2009 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

130,027 mi
Last recorded130,027 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 OKN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 130,027 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 130,027 miles

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 108,033 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front head lamp insecure

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 108,033 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front head lamp insecure

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 91,806 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 31 Dec 2022 91,806 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 83,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 83,526 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 68,359 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2021 68,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 52,775 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 52,775 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 48,488 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 48,488 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 43,671 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both front (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2018 43,671 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both front (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2016 37,485 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 32,440 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 32,440 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/80/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 24,419 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 24,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 17,577 miles

Nearside driveshaft inner gaiter oozing grease

Removed air freshener from interior mirror and toys from dashboard

Pass 29 Aug 2012 12,695 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 OKN is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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