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AV09 JZR

2009 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,549 mi
Last recorded98,549 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 JZR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 98,549 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side top strut mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

under car crodded rear

Pass 5 Nov 2021 96,277 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 93,719 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front wing/ bumper/ headlamp lower bracket damaged

Nearside Rear park brake only just met requirements

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 93,719 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn thru (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front wing/ bumper/ headlamp lower bracket damaged

Nearside Rear park brake only just met requirements

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 91,172 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 91,172 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 87,986 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 84,231 miles

Front exhaust bracket has been repaired

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

vehicle damaged n/s/front

Fail 16 Nov 2017 84,231 miles

Front exhaust bracket has been repaired

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb replaced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

vehicle damaged n/s/front

Pass 16 Nov 2016 78,376 miles

Nearside Front bumper / wing damaged

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Nov 2015 72,076 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 72,076 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2015 70,538 miles

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

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

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

handbrake works but needs adjusting

Pass 1 May 2014 62,139 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 55,334 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 55,334 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 39,276 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 JZR is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JZR, 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 JZR is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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