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AP09 LDC

2009 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,076 mi
Last recorded129,076 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 LDC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 129,076 miles

Front 2x small chips in windscreen in zone b

Front both front suspension arm rear inner bushes slightly unbonded

Offside Rear Inner offside rear tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush becoming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 129,076 miles

Front 2x small chips in windscreen in zone b

Front both front suspension arm rear inner bushes slightly unbonded

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

Offside Rear Inner offside rear tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush becoming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 122,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s rear inner sills corroded

parking brake slightly poor

Pass 29 Nov 2023 119,885 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 119,885 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 117,078 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sump corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2022 117,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sump corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2022 112,579 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))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 112,579 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 15 Mar 2021 101,425 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 88,971 miles

front exhaust bracket broken but not affecting support

n/s/f inner cv gaitor perished

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2019 78,439 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 78,439 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 66,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Mar 2018 66,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 54,949 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Mar 2017 54,949 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edge

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 45,171 miles

rear tyres perishing badly

Fail 17 Mar 2016 45,171 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear tyres perishing badly

Pass 26 Mar 2015 37,324 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 37,314 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 26,391 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 24,901 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 17,920 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 LDC is a 2009 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 LDC, 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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AP09 LDC is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 August 2009.

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