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AP09 CZD

2009 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,383 mi
Last recorded91,383 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 CZD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 91,383 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 89,109 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 89,105 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 85,911 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 85,894 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 83,078 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 78,952 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 77,058 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 77,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 73,002 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 68,882 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 63,222 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 56,904 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 56,904 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 27 May 2015 49,632 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 49,632 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 May 2014 41,900 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 34,472 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 26,412 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 26,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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 CZD is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AP09 CZD, 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 AP09 CZD registered?

AP09 CZD is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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