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AP09 KUU

2009 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,733 mi
Last recorded52,733 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 KUU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 52,733 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 47,097 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 39,366 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 32,682 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 25,480 miles

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

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

both front tyres badly perished in treads

Pass 11 Sep 2020 21,223 miles

rear tyres getting low on tread

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2019 18,828 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 16,523 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 14,142 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 14,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 13,191 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 11,892 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 10,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 10,421 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 8,674 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 6,921 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 KUU 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 KUU, 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 KUU registered?

AP09 KUU is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 August 2009.

Is AP09 KUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP09 KUU 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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