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AV09 WCF

2009 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,699 mi
Last recorded116,699 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 WCF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 116,699 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorated,advise (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush osf and nsf shock top mounts play,advise (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge cracking,advise

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed driver belt webbing,advise (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect advise (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge and wall cracking/perishing,advise (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high vis,advise (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper rubber deteriorated,advise

Fail 9 Apr 2026 116,699 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorated,advise (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush osf and nsf shock top mounts play,advise (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge cracking,advise

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed driver belt webbing,advise (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect advise (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge and wall cracking/perishing,advise (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high vis,advise (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper rubber deteriorated,advise

Pass 4 Apr 2025 112,189 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front hand brake lever has travel

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse lamp up to 50% cracked/broken,advise

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall and edge cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high vis,advise (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper rubber deteriorated,advise

Fail 3 Apr 2025 112,188 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm deep cut on outer wall,inner edge cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front hand brake lever has travel

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse lamp up to 50% cracked/broken,advise

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall and edge cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high vis,advise (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper rubber deteriorated,advise

Pass 12 Apr 2024 107,355 miles

Rear wiper rubber deteriorated,advise

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower exhaust flexi slight deterioration,advise

Front hand brake lever has travel,advise

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall,inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high vis (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 107,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower exhaust flexi slight deterioration,advise

Front hand brake lever has travel,advise

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall,inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high vis (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper rubber deteriorated,advise

Pass 12 Apr 2023 103,194 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf,advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre inner edge worn excessively,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer wall and edge,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high vis,advise (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper rubber deteriorated,advise

Fail 11 Apr 2023 103,193 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf,advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre inner edge worn excessively,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer wall and edge,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high vis,advise (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper rubber deteriorated,advise

Pass 23 Mar 2022 99,644 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsf,osr,nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and mounting points corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn,advise

Offside Front wheel has a grab,advise

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer wall and edge cracked,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper rubber deteriorated,advise

Fail 23 Mar 2022 99,644 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsf,osr,nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and mounting points corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn,advise

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front wheel has a grab,advise

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer wall and edge cracked,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper rubber deteriorated,advise

Pass 12 Mar 2021 97,105 miles

Front Bonnet secondary retaining device defective

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel trim damaged

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

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

Rear Axle has some corrosion

Rear Wiper rubber split

Fail 12 Mar 2021 97,104 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Bonnet secondary retaining device defective

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel trim damaged

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

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

Rear Axle has some corrosion

Rear Wiper rubber split

Pass 19 Mar 2020 95,376 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsf,osr,nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier advise (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively advise (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush advise (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper rubber split,advise

Fail 18 Mar 2020 95,375 miles

Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine sump excessively corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsf,osr,nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened osf and nsf,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier advise (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively advise (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush advise (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper rubber split,advise

Pass 8 Mar 2019 91,473 miles

Front Lower vehicle has an oil leak,advise

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier advise (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in tread,advise

Fail 8 Mar 2019 91,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely wheel has no free play (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm has a deep cut on outer wall,reached ply (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer wall perishing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower vehicle has an oil leak,advise

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier advise (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in tread,advise

Pass 16 Mar 2018 88,127 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracks on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracks on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 88,060 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracks on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracks on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 84,080 miles

Front tyres cracking on tread

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 84,072 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front tyres cracking on tread

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 79,534 miles

Centre Front Lower windscreen has a little stonechip.advise

Offside Front Outer tyre edge wearing.advise

Offside Front wheel has very little freeplay.advise

Pass 3 Mar 2015 74,859 miles

front exhaust braket snaped

Fail 3 Mar 2015 74,859 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front exhaust braket snaped

Pass 29 Apr 2014 71,149 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust mount corroded but still supporting system

Pass 11 Mar 2013 62,403 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 56,828 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 56,828 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn to 1.6mm

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 WCF is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WCF, 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 WCF is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 August 2009.

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