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AP59 AEM

2009 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

49,370 mi
Last recorded49,370 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 49,370 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 49,360 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 48,015 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 41,383 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 41,373 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 40,755 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 34,699 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 30,063 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 27,074 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 23,615 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 20,273 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 18,512 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 18,502 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 14,612 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 12,880 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 11,368 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 9,176 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 AEM is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AEM, 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 AEM registered?

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

Is AP59 AEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP59 AEM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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