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AO59 TNU

2009 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,078 mi
Last recorded60,078 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 TNU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 60,078 miles

both rear wheel arch/outer sills corroded

corrosion around both sides rear axle mountings

Fail 6 Oct 2025 60,078 miles

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

both rear wheel arch/outer sills corroded

corrosion around both sides rear axle mountings

Pass 14 Oct 2024 59,033 miles

nsr wheel arch corroded

osf tyre worn on edge

play in nsf top suspension leg mounting

Fail 7 Oct 2024 59,009 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

nsr wheel arch corroded

osf tyre worn on edge

play in nsf top suspension leg mounting

Pass 1 Nov 2023 57,266 miles

play in both sides front top suspension leg mountings

Fail 17 Oct 2023 57,257 miles

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

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

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

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

play in both top suspension leg mountings

Pass 18 Oct 2022 55,103 miles

lift and play in nsf top suspension leg mounting

nsf brake pipe corroded

nsf tyre outer edge worn and damaged

nsr wheel arch corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2021 52,997 miles

front of nsr wheel arch corroded

nsf brake pipe corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2020 50,715 miles

both rear inner sills under car corroded

nsf brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2019 47,784 miles

nsf brake pipe has slight corrosion

nsr tyre low outer edge just starting to go out of shape

Pass 16 Oct 2018 43,719 miles

Offside Front brake has slight bind

Offside wiper blade split at end

Fail 15 Oct 2018 43,717 miles

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

Offside Front brake has slight bind

Offside wiper blade split at end

Pass 18 Oct 2017 40,546 miles

nsf rear wishbone bush split but not resulting in excessive movement

nsf tyre low outside edge

osf brake pipe has slight corrosion

osf rear wishbone bush split but not resulting in excessive movement

osf tyre getting low inside edge

Pass 21 Oct 2016 36,892 miles

nsr brake pipe corroded

osf brake pipe corroded

osr brake pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2015 34,183 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 34,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 30,536 miles

front exhaust mount insecure at front

hand brake travel

ns front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear

osf to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear

Pass 28 Oct 2013 26,912 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 26,912 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 22,914 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 TNU is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TNU, 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 TNU registered?

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

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