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AV09 JZP

2009 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,445 mi
Last recorded89,445 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 JZP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 89,445 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

COOLANT VERY LOW

Fail 29 Jul 2025 89,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

COOLANT VERY LOW

Pass 26 Jul 2024 81,749 miles

Engine Oil Sump Badly Corroded

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 81,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine Oil Sump Badly Corroded

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 74,080 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 62,227 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 55,437 miles

Central stop light not working but no proof of wiring

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 51,388 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 45,164 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 45,161 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 36,646 miles

2x Exhaust bracket broken but still supported.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear brake tight when turned by hand.

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 36,646 miles

2x Exhaust bracket broken but still supported.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake tight when turned by hand.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 30,943 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 28,443 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 16 Jun 2015 26,034 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2014 23,358 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 21,578 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 17,561 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 JZP is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AV09 JZP, 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 JZP is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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