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AU59 ZKS

2009 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,597 mi
Last recorded54,597 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 54,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 54,596 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 51,612 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 46,710 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle to rear and rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 43,029 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside middle to rears and rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and inner edge bald nearly through to cords (165/60/14) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and inner edge bald nearly through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 39,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 35,144 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 31,620 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 25,292 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 20,126 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view held with tape (8.1.2a)

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

both front tyres are starting to perish

Pass 16 Aug 2016 18,174 miles

both front tyres perished

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 15,580 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Jul 2014 12,954 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 10,242 miles

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Fail 23 Jul 2013 10,242 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 23 Jul 2012 8,173 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 ZKS is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZKS, 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 ZKS registered?

AU59 ZKS is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is AU59 ZKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU59 ZKS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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