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AO59 RVK

2009 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,087 mi
Last recorded62,087 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 RVK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 62,087 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 62,087 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring cracked (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit advise further investigation or replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 56,688 miles

Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mounts both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 56,684 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also on the limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mounts both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit1.6mm would advise to change (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low reading only 50kg (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump excessively corroded highly advise replacement (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 52,133 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 48,845 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 48,809 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside rear brake slow to operate (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres heavily cracked on inner shoulders, no inner construction found at time of test, advise replacement very soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 44,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 44,422 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 36,944 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 27,796 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 22,740 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 22,530 miles

Front wipers smeary

Pass 28 Oct 2015 22,463 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 20,636 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 16,916 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2012 13,882 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 RVK is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 RVK, 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 RVK registered?

AO59 RVK is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 November 2009.

Is AO59 RVK safe to buy?

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