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AP09 HZC

2009 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,745 mi
Last recorded29,745 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 HZC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 29,745 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 25,931 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 23,602 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 23,602 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 21,491 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 20,947 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 20,096 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 17,135 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 11,040 miles

All tyres cracked between tread blocks

Pass 21 Aug 2017 9,624 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

all four tyres cracked and split around tread areas-not exposing any ply or cords

Pass 30 Jun 2016 8,025 miles

all four tyre have cracks in tread

Pass 10 Jul 2015 7,142 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 4,948 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013
Fail 9 Jul 2013 3,494 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 2,790 miles

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 HZC 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 87.5%.

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 HZC, 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 HZC registered?

AP09 HZC is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 August 2009.

Is AP09 HZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP09 HZC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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