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AO59 WFM

2009 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,824 mi
Last recorded79,824 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 79,824 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 79,723 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very lowreadings (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front rear disc cover corroded

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play stabiliser link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear and underside of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 77,163 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 74,900 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 74,900 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 71,302 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 71,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 67,137 miles

Nearside washer not working

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 67,137 miles

Nearside washer not working

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 64,438 miles

Nearside Front washer jet poor flow

Fail 7 Dec 2020 64,430 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front washer jet poor flow

Pass 6 Jun 2019 60,990 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 58,696 miles

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

Offside Front Outer 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))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 53,125 miles

rear brake pipes lightly rusted

Pass 8 Nov 2016 47,860 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 47,807 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 43,303 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 39,674 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 39,621 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 34,836 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 34,836 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 27,833 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE OFF TREAD.

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 WFM is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc 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 WFM, 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 WFM is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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