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AO59 RVU

2009 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

30,079 mi
Last recorded30,079 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 RVU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 30,079 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 29,730 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 29,198 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 28,296 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 28,035 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 28,035 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 27,640 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 27,581 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 24,197 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 23,163 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 22,440 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 22,440 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 22,434 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 21,691 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 20,212 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 19,029 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 19,022 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 RVU is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RVU, 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 RVU registered?

AO59 RVU is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 November 2009.

Is AO59 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO59 RVU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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