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AU59 UNX

2009 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,974 mi
Last recorded44,974 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 44,974 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 44,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 42,728 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 41,481 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 40,630 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 40,620 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 39,889 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 39,586 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 38,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Aug 2018 35,768 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 35,758 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 32,061 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 32,052 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 29,665 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 26,731 miles

cut to o/s/f tyre inner sidewall

damage to n/s wheeltrims

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 26,657 miles

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

cut to o/s/f tyre inner sidewall

damage to n/s wheeltrims

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 22,877 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 19,702 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 19,697 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 14,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f o/s/f tyre wear inside edge

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 UNX is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AU59 UNX, 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 UNX registered?

AU59 UNX is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is AU59 UNX safe to buy?

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