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AV09 KRN

2009 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,989 mi
Last recorded74,989 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 KRN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 74,989 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 74,989 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 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside 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))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 69,310 miles

damage to nearside of vehicle

oil leak engine

play in front top shock mounts

Pass 23 Sep 2021 63,617 miles

damage to nearside of vehicle

play in front top shock mounts

Fail 23 Sep 2021 63,617 miles

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

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

damage to nearside of vehicle

play in front top shock mounts

Pass 22 Sep 2020 59,258 miles

damage to nearside of vehicle

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2019 52,468 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 23 Apr 2019 52,468 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))

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 12 Apr 2018 45,369 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 45,369 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 39,413 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 39,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 32,348 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 32,348 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 brackets broken (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 28,498 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE AND SEVERAL CUTS ON TREAD

Fail 31 Mar 2014 23,880 miles

Coolant level low!

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 23,880 miles

Coolant level low!

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 18,797 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 18,797 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 14,278 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 14,278 miles

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

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

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 KRN is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KRN, 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 AV09 KRN registered?

AV09 KRN is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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