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AP09 FNE

2009 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

49,112 mi
Last recorded49,112 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 FNE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 49,112 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 49,112 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 44,153 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 39,746 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 35,936 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 22,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 16,361 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 16,086 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 15,676 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 15,233 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 14,731 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 13,698 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Jul 2015 12,081 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 10,397 miles

all four tyres splitting

Pass 1 Jul 2013 9,042 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 7,243 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 FNE is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FNE, 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

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What year was AP09 FNE registered?

AP09 FNE is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 July 2009.

Is AP09 FNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP09 FNE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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