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AU59 UDW

2009 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,829 mi
Last recorded124,829 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 UDW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 124,829 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 119,933 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Porous sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 115,643 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 115,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres worn on inside edges - advise tracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 111,025 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 110,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 107,988 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 94,390 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 82,869 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2017 71,154 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 57,868 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 46,290 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 46,290 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 42,013 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 35,913 miles

165/60r14 75h

both front tyres perished

Pass 16 Aug 2012 28,063 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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AU59 UDW is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AU59 UDW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU59 UDW registered?

AU59 UDW is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is AU59 UDW safe to buy?

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