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AV09 TPX

2009 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

82,074 mi
Last recorded82,074 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 82,074 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2024 79,349 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 76,377 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 73,628 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 69,394 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 66,026 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 62,797 miles

rear tyres perishing and some small cuts

Pass 12 Jul 2018 58,669 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 55,157 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 51,385 miles

both rear tyres perishing slightly

Pass 14 Jul 2015 48,090 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 43,974 miles

Both front wipers are slighly split

Pass 19 Jul 2013 38,149 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 38,149 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Jul 2012 30,624 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust front pipe weld broken on rear bracket

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 TPX is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 TPX, 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 TPX registered?

AV09 TPX is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 July 2009.

Is AV09 TPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV09 TPX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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