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AP09 AUO

2009 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,695 mi
Last recorded85,695 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 AUO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 85,695 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 84,100 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 84,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively tight spot when rotated (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 81,502 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are worn slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 79,294 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 75,937 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 72,193 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 72,193 miles

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

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 68,584 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside brake pipes have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft c.v. joint boot slightly loose

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and small cut not down to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 62,805 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 55,446 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 55,438 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2017 46,308 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 46,121 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 36,005 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 30,176 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 24,328 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 16,953 miles

both front tyres at 3mm and starting to crack/deteriorate

o/s/f brake pipe coated with grease

rear wiper split

Fail 17 Jun 2013 16,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres at 3mm and starting to crack/deteriorate

o/s/f brake pipe coated with grease

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Jul 2012 15,949 miles

centre exhaust mount corroded

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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AP09 AUO is a 2009 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP09 AUO, 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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AP09 AUO is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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