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AP09 AUV

2009 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

38,284 mi
Last recorded38,284 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 AUV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 38,284 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 38,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 37,537 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Off side rear, under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 36,725 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 35,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 34,373 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Jun 2020 33,304 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 31,422 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 29,204 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 29,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 27,510 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 27,487 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 25,343 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 22,565 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 20,244 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 17,776 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 12,837 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres, tread cracking

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 AUV is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AP09 AUV?

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What year was AP09 AUV registered?

AP09 AUV is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 July 2009.

Is AP09 AUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP09 AUV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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