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AV09 RVJ

2009 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,651 mi
Last recorded88,651 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 RVJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 88,651 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2024 88,650 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp loose allowing pipe to rattle slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2023 81,528 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 80,970 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Centre hanger snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2022 71,228 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 65,904 miles

Nearside Inner cv boot starting to perish

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 65,904 miles

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

Nearside Inner cv boot starting to perish

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 58,148 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 51,307 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 49,599 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front exhaust mount broken

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 44,184 miles

Front exhaust mounting broken but system still secure.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 20% approx remaining (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front tyre worn o inner edge.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 20% approx remaining. (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 24 Mar 2017 38,643 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 33,550 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 28,328 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 28,328 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 24,325 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 24,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 17,285 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 7,696 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 RVJ is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RVJ, 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 RVJ registered?

AV09 RVJ is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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