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AV09 BWG

2009 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

123,423 mi
Last recorded123,423 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 BWG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 123,423 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 123,423 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 116,947 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 116,945 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 103,106 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 97,675 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 97,675 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 97,673 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 96,886 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 96,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2019 89,665 miles

slight stepping out of shape on rear tyres

Pass 13 Mar 2018 82,093 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 75,675 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 75,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2016 65,975 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 65,975 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 56,752 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres slightly perishing and cracking

hand brake travel

rear wiper blade worn away

Pass 12 Mar 2015 56,752 miles

both rear tyres slightly perishing and cracking

hand brake travel

rear wiper blade worn away

Pass 19 Mar 2014 46,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres perishing and cracking

rear wiper slit

Pass 13 Mar 2013 35,502 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 35,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 24,452 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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AV09 BWG is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AV09 BWG, 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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AV09 BWG is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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