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AP59 AAJ

2009 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,189 mi
Last recorded54,189 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP59 AAJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 54,189 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 52,922 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 52,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 46,153 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 46,142 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 45,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 41,731 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 39,761 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 39,055 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 37,367 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 35,831 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 32,836 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 32,791 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 25,089 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 22,071 miles

n/s/f tyre badly worn on edge

rear tyres spliting in tread going out of shape

Pass 13 Dec 2013 18,064 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 14,638 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 14,638 miles

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

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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AP59 AAJ is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AP59 AAJ, 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 AP59 AAJ registered?

AP59 AAJ is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is AP59 AAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP59 AAJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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