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AO59 VYM

2009 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,264 mi
Last recorded66,264 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 66,264 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 63,912 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 63,911 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 61,338 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking badly in tread but not enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 61,338 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both nearside and offside covers split or come away (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking badly in tread but not enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 55,588 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 52,223 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 52,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 49,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 46,838 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 41,353 miles

brake fluid level low

front brake pads low

Pass 18 Aug 2017 36,196 miles

front exhaust mount broken system sercure

n/s/f o/s/f tyre wear inner edges

Pass 23 Aug 2016 30,531 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 24,559 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 20,080 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 20,080 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 13,132 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/f o/s/f tyre wear inside edge

Pass 13 Sep 2012 6,773 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 VYM is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VYM, 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 VYM registered?

AO59 VYM is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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