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AV09 YAO

2009 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,836 mi
Last recorded68,836 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 YAO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 68,836 miles

Nearside Rear outer lens broken not affecting lights

front exhaust support broken but system still supported

sill covers fitted obscuring outer sills (corrosion)

Fail 1 Nov 2024 68,836 miles

Nearside Rear outer lens broken not affecting lights

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

front exhaust support broken but system still supported

sill covers fitted obscuring outer sills (corrosion)

Pass 2 Nov 2023 60,971 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear left lens broken not affecting lights.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 31 Oct 2022 48,749 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Oct 2021 37,410 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 32,008 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 May 2019 25,685 miles

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 30 Apr 2018 20,719 miles

N/s rear brake records lower readings for both service and park brake may need attention in time.

Pass 4 May 2017 17,905 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 17,433 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 15,557 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 13,719 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 11,072 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 8,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 8,474 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 YAO is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YAO, 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 YAO registered?

AV09 YAO is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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