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AO59 WFH

2009 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,489 mi
Last recorded84,489 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 WFH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 84,489 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower ball joint covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both track rod ends (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes to both rear wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 81,867 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint with rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes to both rear wheel cylinders corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 81,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both covers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both covers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint with rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes to both rear wheel cylinders corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 79,802 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both track rod ends (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint on rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 77,173 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 77,154 miles

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres out of shape/ Distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 73,964 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 73,964 miles

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 67,936 miles

Front windscreen glass slightly damaged

Fail 19 Feb 2021 67,920 miles

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

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

Front windscreen glass slightly damaged

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre valve perished

Pass 9 Mar 2020 60,821 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 6 Mar 2020 60,821 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 8 Feb 2019 54,349 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 50,347 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak corroded sump ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 50,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak corroded sump ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 42,551 miles

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 34,709 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 25,587 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front air bag swicthed off

Pass 20 Nov 2014 25,587 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front air bag swicthed off

Pass 27 Nov 2013 18,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear and offside rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 23 Nov 2012 13,569 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WFH is a 2009 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WFH, 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 WFH is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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