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AV09 BXK

2009 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

104,611 mi
Last recorded104,611 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 104,611 miles

Nearside Door mirror has some damage

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 103,171 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 101,182 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear end of the front to rear steel pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear end of the front to rear steel pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 101,180 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear end of the front to rear steel pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear end of the front to rear steel pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 99,370 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 99,352 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 97,846 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 97,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 95,760 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 95,760 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 93,447 miles

Exhaust hangers broken & slight blow

Pass 1 Dec 2017 91,072 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 91,072 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 82,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust bracket broken

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 4 Apr 2017 82,326 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust bracket broken

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/f wiper bent

Pass 5 Apr 2016 69,422 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 69,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 60,495 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 45,731 miles

Both exhaust centre pipe mountings broken, exhaust secure at time of test.

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

O/s/f track rod end boot starting to crack.

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 32,554 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

Fail 14 Jan 2013 32,554 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

Fail 1 Feb 2012 26,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 26,035 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 BXK is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BXK, 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 BXK is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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