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AO59 UWV

2009 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,651 mi
Last recorded96,651 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 UWV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 96,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 96,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 92,025 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All in places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low on treads ( 155/70r13 75t ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear parking brake low

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edge + slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 86,125 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Fail 31 Oct 2023 86,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Low effort on offside parking brake

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

Slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 10 Nov 2022 80,424 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 73,600 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded/adrift (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 69,856 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 69,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 64,224 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 64,122 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 56,170 miles

slight cracking between tread on rear tyres.

Fail 31 Oct 2018 56,168 miles

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

slight cracking between tread on rear tyres.

Pass 7 Nov 2017 51,180 miles

slight cracking between treads of rear tyres.

Fail 7 Nov 2017 51,178 miles

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

slight cracking between treads of rear tyres.

Pass 31 Oct 2016 46,702 miles

slight cracking between treads on rear tyres.

Pass 3 Nov 2015 42,715 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 42,715 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 40,155 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 31,791 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 31,791 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)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 24,142 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 UWV is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UWV, 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 UWV is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 November 2009.

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