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AV09 TSU

2009 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,198 mi
Last recorded19,198 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 19,198 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 18,897 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 18,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 1 Nov 2023 18,350 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 7 Nov 2022 17,801 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 17,536 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 16,993 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 16,772 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 16,400 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 15,946 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken.

Pass 2 Jun 2016 15,492 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 14,891 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 13,842 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 12,574 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 9,825 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 9,825 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 TSU is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TSU, 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 TSU registered?

AV09 TSU is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 June 2009.

Is AV09 TSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV09 TSU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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