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AU59 ZMV

2009 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

45,529 mi
Last recorded45,529 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 ZMV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 45,529 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 45,528 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 42,242 miles

all metal brake pipes greased

Pass 8 Sep 2023 39,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 39,086 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 36,953 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material early stages of corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material early stages of corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 35,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread between 2-3mm 165/60h14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread down to 3mm 165/60h14 (75h) (5.2.3 (e))

sump showing early signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2020 34,368 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 32,002 miles

Front 2 x wipers smeary

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 32,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front 2 x wipers smeary

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 28,544 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 25,283 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 21,104 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 17,878 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 14,893 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 11,920 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 9,153 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 ZMV is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZMV, 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 ZMV registered?

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

Is AU59 ZMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU59 ZMV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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