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AP59 AEL

2009 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,426 mi
Last recorded66,426 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP59 AEL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 66,426 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 66,426 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 63,332 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 63,327 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 60,126 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 60,126 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 59,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 55,057 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

all four tyres slightly perishing

Pass 1 Sep 2021 50,286 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 49,659 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 48,468 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 45,889 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 40,833 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 35,794 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 31,804 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 31,804 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 27,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 22,377 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 17,213 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 AEL is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AEL, 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 AEL registered?

AP59 AEL is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 December 2009.

Is AP59 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP59 AEL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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