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AU59 UED

2009 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

21,929 mi
Last recorded21,929 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 UED
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2026 21,929 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 20,528 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 18,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 16,450 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 14,012 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 12,634 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 11,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 74h kumho (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 10,118 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Apr 2018 8,628 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 8,218 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 7,726 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 7,307 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 6,598 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 5,165 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 3,352 miles

Front bumper is damaged.

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 UED is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 UED, 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 AU59 UED registered?

AU59 UED is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is AU59 UED safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU59 UED shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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