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AU59 YTC

2009 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,939 mi
Last recorded45,939 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 YTC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 45,939 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly drum (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 May 2025 45,031 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 May 2025 45,026 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure loose at base (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 44,326 miles

Central Front exhaust bracket corroded,still supporting exhaust

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 44,323 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Front exhaust bracket corroded,still supporting exhaust

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 43,385 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 42,621 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 42,621 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 41,813 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 39,309 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 35,247 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 28,281 miles

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 22,450 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 16,724 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 13,176 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 9,554 miles

Front tyres split in tread

Pass 15 Aug 2013 6,976 miles

Front tyres perished

Pass 30 Aug 2012 5,938 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 YTC is a 2009 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YTC, 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 YTC registered?

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

Is AU59 YTC safe to buy?

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