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AV59 DCE

2009 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,400 mi
Last recorded46,400 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 DCE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 46,400 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 41,839 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 35,856 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 35,856 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 30,637 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 27,573 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 26,295 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 26,294 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 22,834 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has started to crack/perish

Pass 31 Aug 2018 19,972 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 18,456 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 16,623 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 15,063 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 13,098 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 11,612 miles

rear seats folded down not able to test rear seat belts

Pass 31 Aug 2012 9,940 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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AV59 DCE 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 AV59 DCE, 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 AV59 DCE registered?

AV59 DCE is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 September 2009.

Is AV59 DCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV59 DCE 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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