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AO59 TPX

2009 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

64,973 mi
Last recorded64,973 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 TPX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 64,973 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various metal pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 64,964 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various metal pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 63,768 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front-to-rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front control arms -rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 63,767 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Rear - from flexi to cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front-to-rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front control arms -rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 62,049 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material the rear of o/s and n/s front to backs corroded/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 62,049 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s and o/s rear cracked showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material the rear of o/s and n/s front to backs corroded/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 59,740 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material the rear of n/s front to back corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 56,240 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front and the rear of n/s front to back corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s rear cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

high level brake light not working

Fail 7 Jul 2021 56,240 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front and the rear of n/s front to back corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s rear cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

high level brake light not working

Pass 7 Jul 2020 53,258 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 53,258 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s front tyres have deep cracks in sidewall but no cords on show (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 49,469 miles

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

Offside Front small chip in zoneA

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 49,469 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front wishbone outer ball joint dust covers split/loose (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front small chip in zoneA

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 46,038 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 46,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 41,912 miles

1. Both front tyres starting to perish. 2. Side wall of offside rear tyre is damaged, not to cords at time of test.

3. Slight damage to front windscreen.

Fail 4 Jul 2017 41,911 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe support bracket broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

1. Both front tyres starting to perish. 2. Side wall of offside rear tyre is damaged, not to cords at time of test.

3. Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 11 Jul 2016 39,001 miles

Front exhaust bracket weld broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre badly perished/cracking on side wall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 39,001 miles

Front exhaust bracket weld broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre badly perished/cracking on side wall

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 34,349 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 22,690 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 16,142 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 16,142 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 TPX is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc 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 TPX, 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 TPX is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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