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AP59 AED

2009 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

141,757 mi
Last recorded141,757 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP59 AED
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 141,757 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 141,731 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 122,575 miles

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

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

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

general surface corrosion under car

Fail 14 Mar 2025 122,574 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

general surface corrosion under car

Pass 25 Mar 2024 121,752 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 121,750 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 120,890 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 120,890 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 120,358 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper Mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper Mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 120,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner Rack Arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner Rack Arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper Mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper Mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 118,687 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2019 113,690 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 113,690 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 105,488 miles

Oil sump corroded.

Fail 5 Dec 2018 105,488 miles

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

Oil sump corroded.

Pass 8 Dec 2017 90,413 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 90,412 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 78,929 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 66,465 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 55,711 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 55,711 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 45,394 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 4 Dec 2013 45,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2012 38,618 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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AP59 AED is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AP59 AED, 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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AP59 AED is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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