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AO59 VNY

2009 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

112,745 mi
Last recorded112,745 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 VNY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 112,745 miles

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

Rear coil springs corroding

steel brake pipes corroded/greased

Pass 24 Oct 2019 107,932 miles

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

steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 22 Oct 2019 107,932 miles

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

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

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

all tyre depths getting low 155/70 13

steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 18 Oct 2018 100,150 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 100,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central exhaust bracket corroded through

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 90,284 miles

Oil leak ()

center brake light not working

front brake discs lipped & worn

front exhaust bracket broken

gearbox mount badly perished

rear exhaust has slight blow

Fail 16 Oct 2017 90,284 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak ()

center brake light not working

front brake discs lipped & worn

front exhaust bracket broken

gearbox mount badly perished

rear exhaust has slight blow

Pass 12 Oct 2016 77,223 miles

Centre brake lamp not working (presumed disconnected)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 77,223 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre brake lamp not working (presumed disconnected)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 65,505 miles

Both front wipers smearing

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 65,505 miles

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

Both front wipers smearing

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)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 55,428 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 46,505 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 46,505 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 34,866 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 34,863 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 VNY is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VNY, 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 VNY registered?

AO59 VNY is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 November 2009.

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