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AP09 GKE

2009 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

54,560 mi
Last recorded54,560 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 GKE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 54,560 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 53,006 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 51,207 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 51,207 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 51,207 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 49,255 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 47,689 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 47,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 45,057 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 13 Jul 2017 45,055 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 11 Jul 2016 41,290 miles

Rear rear tyres treads cracked both

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Jul 2015 38,077 miles

Both rear tyres cracked/perished

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 34,486 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 34,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 30,218 miles

Exhust has a bracket corroded through but is still supported.

Fail 17 Jul 2013 30,218 miles

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

Exhust has a bracket corroded through but is still supported.

o/s/f wiper split

Pass 16 Jul 2012 23,264 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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 GKE is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AP09 GKE, 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 GKE registered?

AP09 GKE is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 July 2009.

Is AP09 GKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP09 GKE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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