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AU59 ZKY

2009 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,676 mi
Last recorded27,676 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 ZKY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 27,676 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 27,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split in two (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rack boot inner clip come off and boot drift. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 22,262 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres across both axels starting to perish/crack but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 20,757 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 20,757 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 19,408 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 17,732 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 16,039 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 14,582 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 13,096 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 11,438 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 9,670 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 8,314 miles

all tyres cracked and perrished

Pass 8 Sep 2014 6,895 miles

n/s/f tyre wall cracked and perrished

n/s/r o/s/r tyre walls perrished

o/s/f tyre wall cracked and perrished

Pass 10 Sep 2013 5,480 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 4,496 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 ZKY is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc 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 ZKY, 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

How do I check the history of AU59 ZKY?

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What year was AU59 ZKY registered?

AU59 ZKY is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 September 2009.

Is AU59 ZKY safe to buy?

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