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AV09 XZD

2009 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,868 mi
Last recorded100,868 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 XZD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 100,868 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 93,790 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 85,743 miles

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

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive STEERING RACK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 80,796 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 80,796 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Poor performance (1.4.1 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 76,210 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 76,210 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 67,387 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 61,062 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 56,516 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 56,516 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 53,550 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 48,042 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 48,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/70/13 75t (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 43,449 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 43,446 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 35,100 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 35,100 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 28,605 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 22,153 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 22,151 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 XZD is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XZD, 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 XZD registered?

AV09 XZD is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 August 2009.

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