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AV09 YAE

2009 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,457 mi
Last recorded48,457 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 48,457 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and centre hangers detached (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 43,420 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 35,975 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 29,213 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 24,287 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 20,374 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 16,021 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 16,020 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 12,140 miles

all tyres have cracks on sidewall

Pass 26 Jun 2018 8,863 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger Air Bag deactivated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (DOT 2008/09) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 4,740 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 4,118 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 3,610 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 3,077 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 2,498 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 1,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 1,915 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 YAE is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV09 YAE registered?

AV09 YAE is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 July 2009.

Is AV09 YAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV09 YAE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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